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Which Mineral Is an Essential Factor in the Action of Glutathione

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Which mineral is an essential factor in the action of glutathione peroxidase (GPX) in the reduction of organic peroxides and hydrogen peroxide?


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Fetal Abnormalities

Deviations from the normal development in the fetus, which can be structural, functional, or genetic, and detected before birth through various screening methods.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid for genetic and chromosome testing.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where samples of the placental tissue are taken for genetic testing to check for abnormalities in the fetus.

Alpha-Fetoprotein Assay

A blood test used to measure the levels of alpha-fetoprotein, which can help assess the risk of developmental defects in a fetus.

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