Placenta Development in Pregnancy
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What is the most critical period for the development of the neural tube?

  • First 17 to 30 days (correct)
  • Weeks 2 to 8
  • First 2 weeks
  • Last trimester

    • Which condition is characterized by an incomplete closure of the neural tube?

  • Defective brain development
  • Anencephaly
  • Spina bifida (correct)
  • Protruding sack from the spinal cord

    • Why is folate supplementation crucial during pregnancy?

  • To ensure adequate brain development
  • To reduce the mother's weight gain
  • To support baby's weight gain
  • To prevent spina bifida and anencephaly (correct)

    • What is the recommended daily folate intake for pregnant women?

    <p>400 micrograms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is weight gain important during pregnancy?

    <p>To support placental growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of spina bifida in infants?

    <p>Varying degrees of paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What life-threatening condition during pregnancy is caused by a decrease in insulin action due to hormones produced by the placenta?

    <p>Gestational diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions during pregnancy can threaten the life of both the mother and child if not controlled?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment method is commonly used for pregnancy-induced hypertension?

    <p>Bed rest and magnesium intravenously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary recommended diet for a mother with gestational diabetes during pregnancy?

    <p>Low glycemic load diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT among the only recommended foods for a baby during its first four to six months of life?

    <p>Solid foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may cause body tissues to retain fluid during pregnancy?

    <p>Certain hormonal changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the placenta during pregnancy?

    <p>To transfer oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are expelled during childbirth?

    <p>Placenta, amniotic sac, and umbilical cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there is limited nutrient supply during critical periods of fetal development?

    <p>The fetus is less likely to recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from nourishment, what else does the placenta provide for the developing fetus?

    <p>Produce critical hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?

    <p>Facilitating fetal movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are fetal and maternal blood vessels arranged within the placenta?

    <p>Interweaved and embedded in the uterine wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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