What Would Be the Effect on a Pregnancy If the Placenta

question 230

Multiple Choice

What would be the effect on a pregnancy if the placenta failed to begin functioning during the third month of gestation

• A)The corpus luteum would continue hormone production as an alternative source until birth.
• B)The pregnancy could not continue.
• C)There would be no effect on the pregnancy.
• D)The fetus would be born prematurely.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

---

Definitions:

Triple Negative Breast Cancer

A type of breast cancer characterized by the absence of three receptors known to fuel most breast cancer growth—estrogen, progesterone, and HER2/neu.

BRCA1 And BRCA2

Genes known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer when mutations are present.

5-Year Survival Rate

The percentage of people diagnosed with a particular disease who are still alive five years after their diagnosis, often used as a prognosis indicator.

Ipsilateral Axillary

Pertaining to the axilla (armpit) on the same side of the body, often referenced in medical examinations or procedures.