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What is the main cause of life-threatening bleeding in placenta previa?
What is the main cause of life-threatening bleeding in placenta previa?
Which of the following is a condition where placental membranes develop but little or no embryonic tissue is present?
Which of the following is a condition where placental membranes develop but little or no embryonic tissue is present?
What is the main cause of severe hemorrhaging and abdominal pain in ectopic pregnancies?
What is the main cause of severe hemorrhaging and abdominal pain in ectopic pregnancies?
Study Notes
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by syncytiotrophoblast and detected in pregnancy testing.
- Blastocyst normally implants along the anterior or posterior wall of the uterus.
- Implantation close to the internal opening of the cervix can cause placenta previa and life-threatening bleeding.
- Ectopic pregnancy occurs when implantation takes place outside the uterus, mostly in the uterine tube.
- In ectopic pregnancies, the embryo dies causing severe hemorrhaging and abdominal pain.
- Hydatidiform mole is a condition where placental membranes develop but little or no embryonic tissue is present.
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Test your knowledge on pregnancy-related terms and conditions with this informative quiz. From hCG production to ectopic pregnancies and placenta previa, this quiz covers various aspects of pregnancy and its complications. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the key terms and concepts related to pregnancy.