Jeff and Brenda Are Expecting Their First Child

question 62

Essay

Jeff and Brenda are expecting their first child. Name and explain three prenatal tests or procedures Brenda may undergo to evaluate the fetus.

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Definitions:

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction, an important parameter in assessing cardiac health.

Elasticity

The ability of a material or tissue to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

Diastole

The phase of the heart cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood following contraction.

Pallor

An abnormal paleness of the skin, often indicative of anemia, shock, or serious illness.