Placentation

Question 1

In terms of histological classification, horses, ruminants and pigs have what type of placenta?

Answer 1

Epitheliochorial

Question 2

In terms of histological classification, dogs and cats have what type of placenta?

Answer 2

Endotheliochorial

Question 3

In terms of histological classification, ruminants have what special type of placenta?

Answer 3

Synepithelialchorial/syndesmochorial

Question 4

In terms of histological classification, rodents, primates and humans have what type of placenta?

Answer 4

Haemochorial

Question 5

In terms of placental membrane apposition, most domestic species have what type of placenta?

Answer 5

Villous (the other types are labyrinthine and folded)

Question 6

In terms of distribution of chorionic villi, horses and pigs have what type of placenta?

Answer 6

Diffuse

Question 7

In terms of distribution of chorionic villi, dogs and cats have what type of placenta?

Answer 7

Zonary

Question 8

In terms of distribution of chorionic villi, ruminants have what type of placenta?

Answer 8

Cotyledonary

Question 9

In terms of distribution of chorionic villi, primates and rodents have what type of placenta?

Answer 9

Discoid