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VOLUME 18 , ISSUE 3 ( July-September, 2024 ) > List of Articles

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Fetal and Maternal Physiology and Ultrasound Diagnosis

Aida Saligahiæ Kadiæ, Maja Predojevic

Keywords : Development and functions of the placenta, Fetal and maternal physiology, Ultrasound

Citation Information : Kadiæ AS, Predojevic M. Fetal and Maternal Physiology and Ultrasound Diagnosis. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2024; 18 (3):234-260.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-2034

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-09-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


Abstract

Maternal, fetal, and placental factors are involved in the growth, development, and metabolism of the fetus. This paper presents the development of the placenta and its functions, fetal growth and metabolism, the structural and functional development of the fetal organ systems, and fetal stress and its prenatal and postnatal consequences.

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