Which One of the Following Statements About the Fetal Stomach

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the fetal stomach is incorrect?

• A) Most fetuses greater than 14 to 16 weeks demonstrate fluid in their stomach.
• B) A significant variation in the size of the stomach may be seen.
• C) Echogenic debris may be seen in the dependent portion of the stomach.
• D) An esophageal anomaly is the most common cause of nonvisualization of the stomach.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral modification technique involving the use of unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Nausea-Inducing Drug

A medication or substance that causes a strong urge to vomit.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety by gradually exposing patients to the feared object or situation.

Stimulus Hierarchy

An ordered list of stimuli ranging from least to most likely to elicit a response, used in desensitization therapies and other psychological treatments.