Meconium is produced by which of the following?
1. Fetal intestines
2. Fetal kidneys
3. Amniotic fluid
4. Placenta
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1. Correct. As the fetus nears term, fetal waste products accumulate in the intestines as dark green to black, tarry meconium.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Meconium is an accumulation of fetal waste products that is found in the intes-tines.
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