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What is the primary function of the structure described in the first sentence?
What is the primary function of the structure described in the first sentence?
- Forming the middle intestine
- Producing germ cells
- Providing nutrition (correct)
- Producing the first blood cells
When does the structure become the site of primitive hematopoiesis and first blood production?
When does the structure become the site of primitive hematopoiesis and first blood production?
- In the 5th week
- In the 4th week
- In the 2nd week
- In the 3rd week (correct)
What is the role of the primordial germ cells that appear in the endodermal epithelium of the sac in the 3rd week?
What is the role of the primordial germ cells that appear in the endodermal epithelium of the sac in the 3rd week?
- They migrate towards the gonads in weeks 5-6 (correct)
- They produce the amniotic fluid
- They are the precursors to the fetal kidneys
- They form the trachea, lungs and digestive tract
What is the purpose of the amniotic fluid swallowed by the fetus?
What is the purpose of the amniotic fluid swallowed by the fetus?
What is the typical amount of amniotic fluid at full term (40 weeks)?
What is the typical amount of amniotic fluid at full term (40 weeks)?
How often does the water content of the amniotic fluid change?
How often does the water content of the amniotic fluid change?
What is the role of the umbilical vein?
What is the role of the umbilical vein?
What is the function of the umbilical arteries?
What is the function of the umbilical arteries?
What is the consequence of umbilical cord entanglement and knotting?
What is the consequence of umbilical cord entanglement and knotting?
Which statement about the placenta is true?
Which statement about the placenta is true?
What is the function of Wharton's jelly in the umbilical cord?
What is the function of Wharton's jelly in the umbilical cord?
What can happen due to prolonged oxygen deficiency in a fetus?
What can happen due to prolonged oxygen deficiency in a fetus?
What is the main function of the trophoblast cells in a blastocyst?
What is the main function of the trophoblast cells in a blastocyst?
Which layer of trophoblast cells is involved in the formation of the Chorion (fetal placenta)?
Which layer of trophoblast cells is involved in the formation of the Chorion (fetal placenta)?
During implantation, which part of the chorion lacks villi and is not a component of the placenta?
During implantation, which part of the chorion lacks villi and is not a component of the placenta?
What role do chorionic villi play in fetal-maternal exchange?
What role do chorionic villi play in fetal-maternal exchange?
Which event marks the beginning of nutrition and gas exchange between the embryo and mother?
Which event marks the beginning of nutrition and gas exchange between the embryo and mother?
What is the key function of the syncytiotrophoblast layer during pregnancy?
What is the key function of the syncytiotrophoblast layer during pregnancy?
What is a potential mode of transmission for the parasite mentioned in the text?
What is a potential mode of transmission for the parasite mentioned in the text?
Which symptom is associated with the presence of too much fluid in or around the brain according to the text?
Which symptom is associated with the presence of too much fluid in or around the brain according to the text?
What is a common risk factor that can lead to placenta complications as described in the text?
What is a common risk factor that can lead to placenta complications as described in the text?
Which symptom is NOT associated with severe disease caused by the parasite described in the text?
Which symptom is NOT associated with severe disease caused by the parasite described in the text?
What does placenta accreta refer to as per the text?
What does placenta accreta refer to as per the text?
What can lead to infection by the parasite during pregnancy according to the text?
What can lead to infection by the parasite during pregnancy according to the text?
What is the primary function of progesterone and estrogen produced by the placenta?
What is the primary function of progesterone and estrogen produced by the placenta?
At what point during pregnancy does the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) reach its highest level in the mother's blood and urine?
At what point during pregnancy does the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) reach its highest level in the mother's blood and urine?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of rubella infection during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of rubella infection during pregnancy?
What is the primary mode of transmission for toxoplasmosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for toxoplasmosis?
Which hormone is synthesized by the syncytiotrophoblasts in the fetal placenta?
Which hormone is synthesized by the syncytiotrophoblasts in the fetal placenta?
What is the primary function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during early pregnancy?
What is the primary function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during early pregnancy?
