Development of Midgut Anomalies Quiz

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Which structure divides the cloaca into a dorsal part (rectum) and ventral part (urinary bladder and urogenital sinus)?

Cloacal membrane

Urogenital membrane

Proctodeum

Cloacal septum (correct)

What anomaly is associated with the persistence of the anal membrane as a diaphragm between the anal canal and rectum?

Imperforated anus (correct)

Rectourethral fistula

Anal stenosis

Rectal atresia

In cases of rectovaginal fistula in females, what abnormal connection is observed?

Rectum and vagina (correct)

Rectum and urinary bladder

Vagina and urinary bladder

Urethra and vagina

What anomaly is characterized by the absence of the proctodeum?

Imperforated anus Signup and view all the answers

In cases of anal stenosis, what condition is observed in relation to the anal canal?

Narrowing of the anal canal Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of omphalocele?

Abnormal connection between umbilicus and intestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

Anomalies related to abdominal wall involve abnormalities in the development of the ___.

Midgut Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of vitelline fistula?

Fecal discharge at the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an anomaly like omphalocele at birth?

Herniated loops cause large swelling in the umbilical cord Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes atresia of the gut?

Complete failure of esophageal recanalization Signup and view all the answers

Which structure develops from hindgut according to the text?

Prostate and bulbourethral gland in males Signup and view all the answers

What anomaly results from the failure of recanalization of the gall bladder, leading to a solid bladder?

Atresia of the gall bladder Signup and view all the answers

In cases of atresia of the bile duct, what becomes distended proximal to the atresia?

Gall bladder Signup and view all the answers

What condition leads to severe jaundice in newborns, often presenting as a 'yellow baby'?

Atresia of the bile duct Signup and view all the answers

Which anomaly involves the failure to reopen the lumen of the bile duct?

Atresia of the gall bladder Signup and view all the answers

What anomaly arises due to duplication of the gall bladder?

Duplication of the bile duct Signup and view all the answers

In cases of atresia of gall bladder, what is a characteristic outcome?

Herniation into the vitelline veins Signup and view all the answers