5 Questions
During which stage of lung development do segmental and subsegmental bronchi form?
Pseudoglandular Stage
Which type of pneumocytes produce surfactant and contribute to the elasticity of the lungs?
Type II
What does VACTERL stand for in the context of associated congenital anomalies?
Vertebral Anomalies
What is the acronym CPAM related to in the context of congenital pulmonary malformations?
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation
At what stage does the development of pneumocytes Type I, which function in gas exchange, occur?
Alveolar Stage
Test your knowledge of embryologic events and anomalies relevant to pediatric surgery with this quiz based on a lecture by Dr. Craig W. Lillehei. Learn about the development of the foregut, midgut, and hindgut and how anatomic defects may arise during the first trimester.
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