Abnormalities of the Placenta That Can Cause Intrauterine Growth Retardation

question 118

Multiple Choice

Abnormalities of the placenta that can cause intrauterine growth retardation or fetal asphyxia include which of the following?
I.abnormal implantation of the placenta
II.separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
III.decreased placental blood flow

• A)II and III
• B)I and II
• C)I and III
• D)I, II, and III

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscles, or gland cells, primarily through electrical and chemical signals.

Axons

Long, slender projections of neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's body.

Arborization

The branching process by which neurons extend dendrites to form complex networks for communication within the nervous system.

Dendrite Growth

The process by which neurons develop dendrites, branching extensions that receive synaptic inputs from other neurons.