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What is necessary for the proper development of blood vessels?
What is necessary for the proper development of blood vessels?
- Anatomical changes in lungs
- High cardiac output
- Presence of oxygen in the fetal lungs
- Experience of blood flow (correct)
Why is the passage of blood through the pulmonary circuit after birth significant?
Why is the passage of blood through the pulmonary circuit after birth significant?
- To ensure proper oxygenation of the blood
- To allow oxygen exchange with the amniotic fluid
- To provide oxygen to the fetal lung tissue (correct)
- To prevent cardiovascular problems in the fetus
Which physiological change is commonly associated with the respiratory system during pregnancy?
Which physiological change is commonly associated with the respiratory system during pregnancy?
- Reduced nasal congestion
- Increased breathlessness (dyspnea) (correct)
- Decreased tidal volume
- Lower risk of morning sickness
What causes Lordosis during pregnancy?
What causes Lordosis during pregnancy?
Which maternal hormone stimulates breast maturation and fetal growth during pregnancy?
Which maternal hormone stimulates breast maturation and fetal growth during pregnancy?
What condition might arise due to stress incontinence during pregnancy?
What condition might arise due to stress incontinence during pregnancy?
What is the main trigger for the baby's first breath?
What is the main trigger for the baby's first breath?
What is the approximate initial respiratory rate of a newborn in the first two weeks?
What is the approximate initial respiratory rate of a newborn in the first two weeks?
Why is it difficult for premature babies to keep their lungs inflated?
Why is it difficult for premature babies to keep their lungs inflated?
What best describes the transitional period of increased instability in newborns?
What best describes the transitional period of increased instability in newborns?
What happens to the fetal shunts in a newborn shortly after birth?
What happens to the fetal shunts in a newborn shortly after birth?
Which vessel remains open for up to a year after birth?
Which vessel remains open for up to a year after birth?
Why do health professionals often look for the outward appearance of structures like the ears in neonatal care?
Why do health professionals often look for the outward appearance of structures like the ears in neonatal care?
What is the primary focus of growth during the fetal period?
What is the primary focus of growth during the fetal period?
When can most bones in the fetus be identified?
When can most bones in the fetus be identified?
What is the function of Vernix caseosa in fetal development?
What is the function of Vernix caseosa in fetal development?
What unique vascular modifications are present in fetal circulation?
What unique vascular modifications are present in fetal circulation?
Why is it necessary to send some blood through the pulmonary circuit in a fetus?
Why is it necessary to send some blood through the pulmonary circuit in a fetus?
