The Placenta and Fetal Membranes
- Previous year questions on The Placenta and Fetal Membranes for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the exam.
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- 59 live questions in The Placenta and Fetal Membranes.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Which of the following can be a cause of Oligohydramnios?
- AMultiparity
- BTwins
- CRenal agenesis✓ Correct answer
- DMacrosomia
Q2.The volume of amnionic fluid peaks at
- A21 weeks
- B28 weeks
- C34 weeks✓ Correct answer
- D36 weeks
Q3.Establishment of fetoplacental circulation seen at-
- A11 to 13 days
- B20 to 22 days✓ Correct answer
- C7 days
- D25 to 26 days
Q4.HcG is secreted by :
- ATrophoblast cells✓ Correct answer
- BAmniotic membrane
- CFetal yolk sac
- DHypothalamus
Q5.Beta HCG is secreted by
- AOvary
- BPituitary
- CCorpus luteum
- DPlacenta✓ Correct answer
Q6.The amniotic membrane is characterized by all the following Except
- AProvides maximum tensile strength
- BHighly vascular✓ Correct answer
- CIt developed after 2-7 days of gestation
- DDerived from Foetal ectoderm
Q7.Which trophoblast takes part in invasion of arteriole during secondary placentation? 1. Syncytiotrophoblast 2. Interstitial Extra Villous trophoblast 3. Endovascular extra Villous trophoblast
- A1
- B1&2
- C2&3
- D3✓ Correct answer
Q8.Which of the following antenatal complications may cause placentomegaly?
- AHypertension
- BDiabetes✓ Correct answer
- CAbruption
- DHIV
Q9.The role of human placental lactogen is:
- Astimulate milk production
- BFetal breast development
- CGrowth of fetus✓ Correct answer
- DEndocrine regulation
Q10.During which gestational age is peak serum HCG levels attained ?
- A7-9 weeks✓ Correct answer
- B11-13 weeks
- C20 weeks
- D25 weeks
Answer key
Q1: C. Renal agenesis; Q2: C. 34 weeks; Q3: B. 20 to 22 days; Q4: A. Trophoblast cells; Q5: D. Placenta; Q6: B. Highly vascular; Q7: D. 3; Q8: B. Diabetes; Q9: C. Growth of fetus; Q10: A. 7-9 weeks.
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