In the First Trimester,ultrasonography Can Be Used to Gain Information

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the first trimester,ultrasonography can be used to gain information on:

• A) amniotic fluid volume.
• B) location of gestational sacs.
• C) placental location and maturity.
• D) cervical length.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between neurons, across which neurotransmitters move from one neuron to another.

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters into the synapse, thereby transmitting nerve impulses to another nerve cell.

Cell Membrane

The thin, flexible barrier that surrounds cells, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Action Potential

A short-lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, facilitating neural communication.