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Which structure becomes the median umbilical ligament that descends from the urinary bladder to the navel?
Which structure becomes the median umbilical ligament that descends from the urinary bladder to the navel?
- Chorion
- Yolk stalk
- Allantois (correct)
- Body stalk
What fuses with the endometrium and enlarges rapidly until 5 months gestation to form placentation?
What fuses with the endometrium and enlarges rapidly until 5 months gestation to form placentation?
- Body stalk
- Chorion (correct)
- Allantois
- Yolk stalk
At what stage of gestation is the placenta fully operational?
At what stage of gestation is the placenta fully operational?
- Week 6
- Week 4 – 5 (correct)
- Week 7
- Week 8
Which blood vessels become the veins and arteries of the umbilical cord?
Which blood vessels become the veins and arteries of the umbilical cord?
What part of the hindgut helps in the formation of the urinary bladder?
What part of the hindgut helps in the formation of the urinary bladder?
Through which cord does blood to the fetus enter and exit?
Through which cord does blood to the fetus enter and exit?
What becomes the smooth surface on the fetal side of the placenta?
What becomes the smooth surface on the fetal side of the placenta?
Which tissues form placentation?
Which tissues form placentation?
What increases surface area for nutrient exchange on the maternal side of the placenta?
What increases surface area for nutrient exchange on the maternal side of the placenta?