Question

question 6 of 10
which statement best defines childbirth?
a. the joining of an egg and a sperm
b. the process by which the uterus contracts to push the fetus out of the womans body through the vagina
c. the period of about 40 weeks when a developing embryo or fetus is in the uterus
d. a fertilized egg that has begun cell division

Explanation:

Childbirth is the physical process where the uterus contracts to expel the fetus from the mother's body via the vagina. Option A describes fertilization, C describes pregnancy duration, and D describes an early - stage embryo.

Answer:

B. The process by which the uterus contracts to push the fetus out of the woman's body through the vagina