True statement regarding fetal well-being
A. In the second half of pregnancy fetal growth is determined to a greater degree by environmental factors than by genetic factors.
B. Male babies weigh more than female babies on average at term.
C. Smoking marijuana during pregnancy is associated with maternal hypotension.
D. Smoking marijuana during pregnancy is associated with a low birth weight (LBW) baby.
A. In the second half of pregnancy fetal growth is determined to a greater degree by environmental factors than by genetic factors.
B. Male babies weigh more than female babies on average at term.
C. Smoking marijuana during pregnancy is associated with maternal hypotension.
D. Smoking marijuana during pregnancy is associated with a low birth weight (LBW) baby.
Ans. A,B,D
A. Genetic factors play a more important role in the first
half ofpregnancy.
B. The average difference is 150–200 g.
C.Maternal heart rate and blood pressure increase.
E.This indicates high resistance within the uterine
artery,possibly due to failure of trophoblastic invasion.
