Umbilical Cord Question and Answers

Question 1

What is the structure that serves as a transient organ to provide substance exchange between the mother and fetus.

Accepted Answer

placenta

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uterus

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amniotic sac

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umbilical cord

Question 2

Select the statements regarding the umbilical cord that are true.

Accepted Answer

contains blood vessel

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a thin and strong membrane

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prevents blood form mother and fetus from mixing

Question 3

Pick the uterine structures that are important for the growth of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

Amnion

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Sperm duct

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Fallopian tube

Question 4

What use does amniotic fluid serve?

Accepted Answer

acts as cushion to support and protect from mechanical shock

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to connect the fetus and the placenta

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to allow exchange of substances between the fetus and the mother

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to form a sac and enclosed the fetus

Question 5

Describe the compounds that are transferred from the fetus to the mother through the placenta.

Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide

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nutrients

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oxygen

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antibodies

Question 6

Which organ contains the fetus' blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

umbilical cord

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amniotic fluid

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uterus

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placenta

Question 7

This object is a strong, thin membrane that creates a sac around the developing fetus in the uterus.

Accepted Answer

amnion

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amniotic fluid

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umbilical cord

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placenta