NEET 2015
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2015
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Reproductive Health
NEET 2015 · Zoology · Reproductive Health
Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as :
Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as :
Options
- AImplantation of embryo at site other than uterus
- BImplantation of defective embryo in the uterus
- CPregnancies terminated due to hormonal imbalance
- DPregnancies with genetic abnormality.
Correct answer
A. Implantation of embryo at site other than uterus
Step-by-step solution
Any extra-uterine pregnancy is known as ectopic pregnancy. Implantation can occur in the wall of abdominal cavity and ovaries, but 90-95% of ectopic pregnancies are tubal pregnancy, where implantation occurs in the fallopian tube.