The Goal of Labor is Childbirth, Also Termed

Question

The goal of labor is childbirth, also termed
A) gestation.
B) development.
C) parturition.
D) abortion.
E) senescence.

Accepted Answer

Labor refers to the process of childbirth, which culminates in the delivery of the baby. Parturition is a medical term used to describe the act or process of giving birth. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Gestation refers to the period during which the baby develops in the mother's womb, while development may refer to both the mother and the baby. Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the baby is born, and senescence refers to the process of aging. None of these terms correctly describe the goal of labor.