Neonatal Flashcards
1
Q
Umbilical Arteries/Vein
A
- 2 Arteries
- 1 Vein
- Cord carries blood to and away from the placenta
2
Q
Placenta
A
- Organ of Respiration
- It has increase surface area to help with gas exchange
3
Q
Amniotic Fluid
A
Used to protect/movement/thermo
4
Q
Lung Fluid
A
Formation/Shape
5
Q
Fetal Shunts
A
Ductus Arteriosus
Ductus Venosus
Foramen Ovale
6
Q
Chorionic Villi
A
-Attach the placenta to
the uterine wall
-Spaces are where gas exchange
takes place.
7
Q
Surfactant Production
A
24 weeks