ABSTRACT

Q2 Which of the following is true regarding umbilical arteries? A A single umbilical artery is found in approximately 5% of neonates. B They are a continuation of the external iliac arteries. C They twist around the umbilical vein. D When fetal circulation ceases, the pelvic portion remains patent as

the inferior vesical artery. E The non-patent obliterated part of the artery becomes the lateral

umbilical ligament.