Fingerlike Placental Structures Where Oxygen and Nutrients from the Maternal

question 22

Multiple Choice

Fingerlike placental structures where oxygen and nutrients from the maternal blood supply diffuse into the embryonic blood.

• A) syncytiotrophoblast
• B) allantois
• C) amnion
• D) chorionic villi
• E) extraembryonic membranes

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Definitions:

Pallor

An unhealthy pale appearance typically indicating anemia or lack of blood supply.

Clubbing

A condition characterized by bulbous enlargement of the ends of one or more fingers or toes, usually associated with chronic oxygen deficiency or various diseases.

Convex Profile

An outwardly curved shape or surface, often describing the curvature of a facial profile.

Spongy

Relating to or resembling a sponge in structure, often used to describe textures that are porous, soft, and capable of absorbing fluids or compressing.