Placenta and fetal cord Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the presentation of the maternal side of placenta
A
-rough and spongy
2
Q
Describe the presentation of the fatal side of the placenta
A
- smooth
- has attachment of umbilical cord
3
Q
what are the functions of the placenta
A
- Gas exchange/ nutrition
- Immunity
- Endocrine function
- Barrier function between mum and baby
4
Q
How many umbellical arteries are there and what do they do?
A
2
Carry deoxygenated blood from fetus to placenta
5
Q
how many umbellical veins are there and what do they do?
A
1
carry oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus
6
Q
what is whartons jelly?
A
- Gelatinous substance made up of mucopolysaccharides
- It protects and isolates the umbellical vessels