The volume of amniotic fluid is an important factor in assessing fetal well-being. Oligohydramnios (having less than 300 ml of amniotic fluid) is associated with which kind of fetal anomaly?
1. Renal
2. Cardiac
3. Gastrointestinal
4. Neurologic
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1. Correct. Having less than 300 ml of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is associated with fetal renal anomalies.
2. Incorrect. The fetal cardiovascular system has no bearing on amniotic fluid.
3. Incorrect. Gastrointestinal anomalies are associated with hydramnios or having more than 2 L of amniotic fluid.
4. Incorrect. The fetal neurologic system has no bearing on amniotic fluid.
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