Image Based Question-67023

Weight of organ (Arrow) shown in Photograph at term & just after delivery is

A. 500g and 1000gm.

B. 500g and 500g.

C. 1000g and 500g.

D. 1000g and 1000g.

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Correct Answer » D Explanation

Uterus. The pregnant term uterus (not including baby, placenta, fluids, etc) weighs approximately 1000 g. In the 6 weeks following delivery, the uterus recedes to a weight of 50-100 g. … Immediately after delivery, a large amount of red blood flows from the uterus until the contraction phase occurs