Amniotic Fluid Regulation Quiz

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According to the passage, which of the following statements about aquaporins is correct?

Aquaporins are involved in the intramembranous pathway route.

Aquaporins are responsible for the production of amniotic fluid.

Aquaporins regulate the volume of amniotic fluid throughout pregnancy.

Aquaporins play a role in the resorption of amniotic fluid. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the daily amniotic fluid volume flows near term?

Intramembranous flow

Fetal lung liquid secretion

Placental fluid transfer (correct)

Fetal swallowing

Based on the information provided, which of the following is a risk factor for insufficient amniotic fluid volume in the fetus?

Fetal cardiac failure

Fetal severe anemia

Fetal urinary/renal abnormalities

All of the above (correct)

According to the passage, what is the approximate daily amniotic fluid volume flow for fetal urine production near term?

800-1200 mL/day Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements about amniotic fluid volume regulation is correct?

Amniotic fluid itself is constantly cycling in and out of the amniotic cavity via production and removal. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements about amniotic fluid volumes as a function of gestational age is correct?

Amniotic fluid volume begins to decrease after 40 weeks gestation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary source of amniotic fluid production during the latter half of gestation?

Fetal urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the transmembranous pathway in amniotic fluid regulation?

Allowing exchange of water and solutes between amniotic fluid and maternal blood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors could potentially lead to oligohydramnios (decreased amniotic fluid volume)?

Decreased fetal swallowing of amniotic fluid Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is the primary role of aquaporins in amniotic fluid regulation?

No information is provided about aquaporins Signup and view all the answers

During which gestational period does the coelomic fluid, distinct from amniotic fluid, reach its maximum volume?

10 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about amniotic fluid volume is correct?

Amniotic fluid volume increases gradually until the third trimester Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the accuracy of amniotic fluid assessment?

Maternal diet during pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for the amniotic fluid index (AFI) measurement?

6-23 cm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about oligohydramnios (decreased amniotic fluid volume) is correct?

An AFI of 5 cm or less is the correct definition for oligohydramnios. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned in the text for assessing amniotic fluid volume?

Fetal urine production rate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about amniotic fluid volume is correct?

Amniotic fluid volume starts to decrease around the term pregnancy period. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential risk factor associated with reduced amniotic fluid volume in late- to post-term pregnancies?

Fetal chromosomal abnormalities Signup and view all the answers