With reference to “Fetus in fetu” consider the following statements:1.It is an extremely rare medical condition characterized by the presence of a malformed, partially developed fetus within the body of its twin. 2.It occurs during last stage of fetal development.3.It often goes undetected until later in life when symptoms such as abdominal mass or pain arise. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to “Fetus in fetu” consider the following statements:
1.It is an extremely rare medical condition characterized by the presence of a malformed, partially developed fetus within the body of its twin.
2.It occurs during last stage of fetal development.
3.It often goes undetected until later in life when symptoms such as abdominal mass or pain arise. .
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Fetus in fetu is an extremely rare medical condition characterized by the presence of a malformed, partially developed fetus within the body of its twin. It often goes undetected until later in life when symptoms such as abdominal mass or pain arise.

Statement 2 is incorrect. It occurs during early fetal development when one twin engulfs and incorporates the other twin into its own body.

Source: DNA

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