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What is the primary source of amniotic fluid production during the second and third trimesters?
What is the primary source of amniotic fluid production during the second and third trimesters?
- Fetal lung liquid secretion
- Maternal plasma filtration
- Secretions from fetal oral and nasal cavities
- Fetal urine production (correct)
Which of the following is a minor source of amniotic fluid clearance?
Which of the following is a minor source of amniotic fluid clearance?
- Intramembranous pathway
- Fetal lung liquid absorption
- Transmembranous pathway (correct)
- Fetal swallowing
What is the primary role of aquaporins in amniotic fluid regulation?
What is the primary role of aquaporins in amniotic fluid regulation?
- Controlling fetal lung liquid secretion
- Mediating intramembranous fluid resorption (correct)
- Facilitating water transport across the placenta
- Regulating fetal urine production
Which of the following is a major pathway for amniotic fluid clearance?
Which of the following is a major pathway for amniotic fluid clearance?
During the embryonic and early fetal period, what type of fluid fills the exocoelomic cavity?
During the embryonic and early fetal period, what type of fluid fills the exocoelomic cavity?
What is the primary function of amniotic fluid during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of amniotic fluid during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a minor source of amniotic fluid production?
Which of the following is a minor source of amniotic fluid production?
What is the role of the intramembranous pathway in amniotic fluid regulation?
What is the role of the intramembranous pathway in amniotic fluid regulation?
Which of the following is a major source of amniotic fluid clearance?
Which of the following is a major source of amniotic fluid clearance?
What is the primary role of the amniotic fluid during the first trimester?
What is the primary role of the amniotic fluid during the first trimester?
What is the primary pathway through which amniotic fluid exchanges occur between the amniotic cavity and fetal blood?
What is the primary pathway through which amniotic fluid exchanges occur between the amniotic cavity and fetal blood?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid production near term?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid production near term?
What is the approximate daily volume of amniotic fluid that is replaced in the third trimester?
What is the approximate daily volume of amniotic fluid that is replaced in the third trimester?
Which of the following is a key factor in maintaining amniotic fluid volume homeostasis?
Which of the following is a key factor in maintaining amniotic fluid volume homeostasis?
What is the approximate range of fetal urine production per day near term?
What is the approximate range of fetal urine production per day near term?
Which of the following is a risk factor for insufficient amniotic fluid in the pregnant person?
Which of the following is a risk factor for insufficient amniotic fluid in the pregnant person?
What is the role of aquaporins in the context of amniotic fluid regulation?
What is the role of aquaporins in the context of amniotic fluid regulation?
Which of the following is a risk factor for excess amniotic fluid in the fetus?
Which of the following is a risk factor for excess amniotic fluid in the fetus?
What is the approximate daily volume of fetal swallowing near term?
What is the approximate daily volume of fetal swallowing near term?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid clearance near term?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid clearance near term?
What is the role of aquaporins in amniotic fluid resorption?
What is the role of aquaporins in amniotic fluid resorption?
What is the significance of abnormalities in amniotic fluid volume?
What is the significance of abnormalities in amniotic fluid volume?
Which factor can influence the results of amniotic fluid assessment?
Which factor can influence the results of amniotic fluid assessment?
At what point does amniotic fluid volume typically start to decrease?
At what point does amniotic fluid volume typically start to decrease?
What does AFI stand for in amniotic fluid assessment?
What does AFI stand for in amniotic fluid assessment?
What is the normal range for a Deepest Vertical Pocket (DVP) in terms of amniotic fluid assessment?
What is the normal range for a Deepest Vertical Pocket (DVP) in terms of amniotic fluid assessment?
Which pathway involves active transport for amniotic fluid production?
Which pathway involves active transport for amniotic fluid production?
What is Oligohydramnios a term used to describe?
What is Oligohydramnios a term used to describe?
"Automated ultrasound assessment of amniotic fluid index using deep learning" was published in which journal?
"Automated ultrasound assessment of amniotic fluid index using deep learning" was published in which journal?
"Water Flux and Amniotic Fluid Volume: Understanding Fetal Water Flow" was published in which journal?
"Water Flux and Amniotic Fluid Volume: Understanding Fetal Water Flow" was published in which journal?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid production?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid production?
The transmembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation involves which of the following processes?
The transmembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation involves which of the following processes?
Which of the following aquaporins plays a crucial role in amniotic fluid resorption?
Which of the following aquaporins plays a crucial role in amniotic fluid resorption?
The intramembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation involves which of the following processes?
The intramembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation involves which of the following processes?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid clearance?
Which of the following is NOT a source of amniotic fluid clearance?
Which of the following statements about aquaporins in amniotic fluid regulation is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about aquaporins in amniotic fluid regulation is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the transmembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the transmembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the intramembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the intramembranous pathway of amniotic fluid formation is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about amniotic fluid clearance is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about amniotic fluid clearance is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about aquaporins in amniotic fluid regulation is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about aquaporins in amniotic fluid regulation is CORRECT?
Study Notes
Amniotic Fluid Regulation
- Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus after the first few weeks of gestation and throughout intrauterine development, derived almost entirely from the fetus throughout most of pregnancy.
Functions of Amniotic Fluid
- Cushions and protects the fetus against trauma
- Has antibacterial properties to protect against infections
- Provides space for fetal movement and growth
- Acts as a reservoir capacity, providing a short-term source of fluid and nutrients to the fetus
- Maintains a consistent temperature and pressure
- Necessary for fetal lung, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal development
Amniotic Fluid Development
- In the first trimester, the embryo resides in two fluid-filled sacs: the exocoelomic and inner amniotic cavities
- Coelomic fluid fills the exocoelomic cavity, reaching a maximum volume at 10 weeks and then disappearing by 12-14 weeks
- Amniotic fluid composition is different from coelomic fluid and maternal plasma
- Fetal urine enters the amniotic cavity, and the fetus swallows amniotic fluid, contributing to fluid volume regulation
Production and Clearance Sources
- Production sources:
- Major: Fetal urine and lung liquid
- Minor: Secretions from fetal oral-nasal cavities
- Clearance sources:
- Major: Fetal swallowing and intramembranous pathway
- Minor: Transmembranous pathway
Amniotic Fluid Regulation
- Volume does not significantly change on a daily basis
- Amniotic fluid constantly cycles in and out of the amniotic cavity via production and removal, completing a full replacement in 24 hours at approximately 1000 mL/day
- Amount of fluid in the third trimester varies, with little change from 24 weeks until near term, then decreasing after 40 weeks gestation
Daily Amniotic Volume Flows
- Fetal urine production: 800-1200 mL/day
- Fetal lung liquid secretion: 170 mL/day
- Fetal swallowing: 500-1000 mL/day
- Intramembranous flow: 200-400 mL/day
- Oral-nasal secretions: 25 mL/day
- Transmembranous flow: 10 mL/day
Risk Factors
- Insufficient fluid:
- Pregnant person: Hyperglycemia, dehydration
- Fetus: Severe anemia, urinary/renal abnormalities, cardiac failure, growth restriction
- Excess fluid:
- Pregnant person: Hypertension
- Fetus: Severe hypertension, obstructed swallowing, renal disorders, cardiac failure
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Learn about the definition and functions of amniotic fluid in prenatal development. Understand its role in protecting the fetus, providing space for movement and growth, and serving as a source of nutrients. This quiz covers information from the lecture by in Spring 2024.
