The Primary Reason for Evaluating Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)levels in Maternal Serum

question 6

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for evaluating alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels in maternal serum is to determine if the fetus has

• A) hemophilia.
• B) a neural tube defect.
• C) sickle cell anemia.
• D) a normal lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio.

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Definitions:

Potato Fields

Agricultural land specifically cultivated for growing potatoes.

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecological approach to controlling pests, using a combination of techniques and strategies to minimize environmental impact and pesticide use.

Crop Losses

Reduction in the expected yield of agricultural products due to factors like pests, diseases, and extreme weather.

Pesticides

Chemicals used to kill pests, including insects, rodents, fungi, and unwanted plants (weeds), widely applied in agriculture to protect crops.