A pregnant woman developed a condition of low amniotic fluid called oligohydramnios. Predict the impact on her developing embryo

What will be an ideal response?


Without sufficient amniotic fluid, the embryo may not be adequately protected from trauma and from drying out. Amniotic fluid is necessary to maintain a constant temperature, to allow freedom of movement, which is important for muscle development, and prevents body parts from adhering to each other.

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Metabolic alkalosis may be caused by

A) gastric lavage ("stomach pumping"). B) taking too many antacids. C) prolonged vomiting. D) all of the above.

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The functional units of DNA that contain the instructions for making one or more proteins are

A) chromosomes. B) genes. C) ribosomes. D) codons. E) RNA.

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Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis?

A) sacrum B) coccyx C) coxal bone D) lumbar vertebrae E) both coccyx and lumbar vertebrae

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All other factors being equal, the rate of diffusion across a permeable surface will be greater for small molecules than for larger ones

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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