Which of the Following Relationships Is Correct Regarding the Analysis

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following relationships is correct regarding the analysis of amniotic fluid to determine fetal lung maturity?

• A) Phosphatidylglycerol (PG) and phosphatidylcholine (lecithin) increase while sphingomyelin decreases during gestation.
• B) PG increases and lecithin and sphingomyelin decrease during gestation.
• C) PG and lecithin decrease while sphingomyelin increases during gestation.
• D) PG and lecithin increase while sphingomyelin decreases during gestation.

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Definitions:

Thrombocytes

Also known as platelets, are blood cells involved in clot formation to prevent bleeding.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Blood Gases

Gases that are dissolved in the blood, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, which are critical indicators of respiratory and metabolic function.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue during intense exercise.