Persistent Oligohydramnios in the Second Trimester, Regardless of the Cause

question 23

Multiple Choice

Persistent oligohydramnios in the second trimester, regardless of the cause, carries a(n) :

• A) poor prognosis.
• B) average prognosis.
• C) good prognosis.
• D) prognosis that depends on the underlying cause.

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Definitions:

Germinal Stage

The initial stage of human development lasting from conception to two weeks, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Embryonic Stage

A period in prenatal development between the second and eighth weeks after fertilization, where significant growth and differentiation of the embryo occur.

Embryonic Stage

A phase of prenatal development that occurs from implantation through the eighth week of pregnancy, characterized by rapid growth and formation of major structures.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development in sexually reproducing organisms.