Fetuses affected by chronic placental insufficiency often
exhibit “brain‑sparing” blood flow
redistribution. MRI studies in late gestation and early postnatal life,
however, demonstrate altered neural connectivity and tissue composition
compared with appropriately grown peers.

Which outcome most accurately reflects the
neurological impact of fetal growth restriction despite adaptive redistribution
of blood flow?

Question

Fetuses affected by chronic placental insufficiency often
exhibit “brain‑sparing” blood flow
redistribution. MRI studies in late gestation and early postnatal life,
however, demonstrate altered neural connectivity and tissue composition
compared with appropriately grown peers.

Which outcome most accurately reflects the
neurological impact of fetal growth restriction despite adaptive redistribution
of blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Structural
and developmental abnormalities affecting both white and grey matter

Answer

Reduced
head circumference with preservation of both white and grey matter integrity

Answer

Selective
impairment of cortical grey matter, while white matter remains unaffected

Answer

Isolated
disruption of white‑matter tracts with normal cortical development

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