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Morphology and DVT of Fetus

The document discusses the morphology and development of the fetus. It covers topics like the sources of amniotic fluid, fetal circulation, substrates for metabolism, and gestational milestones. Multiple choice questions are included about these topics throughout the fetal development period.

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Morphology and DVT of Fetus

The document discusses the morphology and development of the fetus. It covers topics like the sources of amniotic fluid, fetal circulation, substrates for metabolism, and gestational milestones. Multiple choice questions are included about these topics throughout the fetal development period.

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MORPHOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FETUS

_____ 1. The bulk of amniotic fluid comes from:

a. Fetal lung c. Fetal skin


b. Fetal urine d. Amniotic membrane

_____ 2. There is increased affinity of oxygen to fetal whole blood & this is due to:

a. Different structure of fetal haemoglobin c. More efficient respiratory system


b. Similarity of hemoglobin to adult d. More efficient placenta

_____ 3. Blood flow to the fetal heart passes mainly from the umbilical vein through the:

a. Portal vein c. Tricuspid valve


b. Foramen ovale d. Ductus venosus

_____ 4. Under normal conditions, this is the major substrate for fetal oxidative metabolism

a. Amino acid c. Glucose


b. Fatty acids d. Oxygen

_____ 5. This is the major route of amniotic fluid resorption

a. Transmembranous resorption c. Fetal lung resorption


b. Fetal placental vessel resorption d. Fetal swallowing

_____ 6. This has a major role in fetal growth

a. Growth hormone c. Insulin


b. Insulin-like growth factors d. Glucagons

_____ 7. This hormone is responsible in promoting testosterone production by fetal leydig cells

a. hCG c. Estrogen
b. Progesterone d. Androgens

_____ 8. This hormone is responsible for the development of the external genitalia in males

a. hCG c. Androgens
b. Testosterone d. Estrogen

_____ 9. A solid ball of cells during its intra-tubal journey from the ampulla to the uterine cavity

a. Zygote c. Morula
b. 8-cell stage d. Blastocyst
_____ 10. This is ready for implantation into the decidua

a. Zygote c. Morula
b. 8-cell stage d. Blastocyst

_____ 11. This is considered the end of the embryonic period

a. 4th week post-ovulation c. 8th week post-ovulation


b. 6th week post-ovulation d. 12th week post-ovulation

_____ 12. The embryonic germ layer that will give rise to the skin and its appendages

a. Ectoderm c. Mesoderm
b. Endoderm d. Trophoblast

_____ 13. The different primordial layers that will give rise to the various muscle groups with
their corresponding neuronal innervation

a. somites c. Optic disc


b. neural groove d. Neural vesicle

_____ 14. The cardiac muscles start pumping to start fetal circulation

a. 4th gestational week c. 8th gestational week


b. 6th gestational week d. 12th gestational week

_____ 15. The fetus is considered immature and cannot survive outside the womb

a. 24 weeks c. 32 weeks
b. 28 weeks d. 38 weeks

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