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Which organ is formed in the uterus during pregnancy and connects the fetus to the uterus?
Which organ is formed in the uterus during pregnancy and connects the fetus to the uterus?
What color is a normal placenta?
What color is a normal placenta?
What is the shape of a normal placenta?
What is the shape of a normal placenta?
What is the average diameter of a normal placenta?
What is the average diameter of a normal placenta?
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How long is the normal umbilical cord?
How long is the normal umbilical cord?
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Study Notes
Placenta Formation and Characteristics
- The placenta is formed in the uterus during pregnancy, connecting the fetus to the uterus.
- A normal placenta is usually dark blue or purple in color.
- The shape of a normal placenta is disc-like or round.
- The average diameter of a normal placenta is approximately 20-25 cm (8-10 inches).
- The normal umbilical cord is approximately 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) long.
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Test your knowledge on the normal placenta with this quiz. Learn about its color, shape, size, and its vital role in providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby during pregnancy.
