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Maternal Decidua Interactive Component

Attempt the Quiz - Maternal Decidua

Here are a few simple Quiz questions that relate to Maternal Decidua from the practical. 1 During late pregnancy, which of the following layers of placental membrane is in direct contact with maternal blood?   the cytotrophoblastic shell   the syncytiotrophoblast   the extraembryonic mesoderm   the intraembryonic mesoderm   the endothelium of placental blood vessels 2 Which one of the following statements about the maternal decidual reaction is most correct.   the maternal decidual reaction commences at the site of implantation   the maternal decidual reaction protects the uterine wall from over implantation   the maternal decidual reaction spreads through the entire uterus   the maternal decidual reaction involves the uterine stromal cells   all of the above refer to the maternal decidual reaction 3 How is the uterine cavity lost?   decidua basalis and decidua capsularis fuse   decidua basalis and decidua parietalis fuse   decidua capsularis and decidua parietalis fuse   all decidual layers fuse   none of the above 4 Which maternal arteries are remodelled by trophoblast cells?  internal iliac artery   uterine artery   arcuate arteries   helicine arterioles   radial arteries   spiral arteries 5 Which of the following terms best describes the form of human placental organisation/classification?   Haemochorial   Endotheliochorial   Epitheliochorial Practical 14: Implantation and Early Placentation | Villi Development | Maternal Decidua | Cord Development | Placental Functions | Diagnostic Techniques | Abnormalities Additional Information: maternal decidua