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G.6.1.2. Placenta

MCQ G.6.1.2.

Placenta

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta during pregnancy?

Delivery of oxygen to the fetus

Removal of carbon dioxide to the fetus

Initiation of delivery of the fetus

Inhibition of the menstrual period

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In the placenta, during pregnancy, blood streams along the following vessels:

Oxygen-rich blood in the veins and oxygen-poor blood in the arteries

Oxygen-rich blood in the arteries and oxygen-poor blood in the veins

Oxygen-rich blood and carbon dioxide in the veins

Oxygen-rich blood and carbon dioxide in the arteries

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In which vessels is the pressure the highest in the placenta during pregnancy?

In the arteries

In the capillaries

In the veins

In the lymph vessels

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What is placenta accreta?

An insufficient placenta

A placenta located on or nearby the cervix

A placenta that is attached to strongly to the uterus wall

A placenta that is attached to weakly to the uterus wall

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What is placenta previa?

An insufficient placenta

A placenta located on or nearby the cervix

A placenta that is attached to strongly to the uterus wall

A placenta that is attached to weakly to the uterus wall

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