Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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The act of giving birth is called?

Menstruation
Ovulation
Lactation
Parturition

The correct answer is: Parturition

Menstruation refers to the shedding of the uterine lining if pregnancy does not occur. Ovulation refers to the release of a mature egg from the ovary. Lactation refers to the production and secretion of milk from the breasts. Parturition is the act of giving birth, which involves the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus. It is the appropriate term for this process.