The duration of a contraction is best represented by which colored arrow?
A.
Blue (A)
B.
Green (B)
C.
Red (C)
The Answer Is:
B
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From NCC-Aligned Sources:
Contraction duration is defined as the length of time from the beginning of a contraction to the end of the same contraction (NICHD uterine activity definitions).
In the diagram:
Green arrow (B) spans one individual contraction from rise → peak → return to baseline.
Blue arrow (A) measures the interval between contractions (frequency).
Red arrow (C) measures peak-to-peak amplitude shape, not duration.
Therefore, the green arrow correctly identifies contraction duration.