EMBRYO AND FETAL DEVELOPMENT Flashcards
1
Q
What is meconium made up of?
A
fetal bowel contents, glycerophospholipids, desquamated cells, lanugo, hair, and vernix
2
Q
what causes dark green pigment of meconium?
A
hepatic activities (secretions)
3
Q
When will insulin be detected in fetal plasma?
A
12 wks
4
Q
glucagon can be identified in fetal pancreas at what age?
A
8 wks
