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Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests Are Able to Identify

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Which of the following diagnostic tests are able to identify chromosomal errors and many genetic disorders prior to birth?


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Surfactant

A substance that reduces surface tension between two liquids, or between a liquid and a gas, used extensively in medical treatment, especially in neonatal care to aid in breathing.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Sinoatrial Node

A group of cells located in the right atrium of the heart that spontaneously generates electrical impulses, acting as the heart's natural pacemaker.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, a vital sign indicating the heart's activity.

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