All States Routinely Screen for This Before Babies Leave the Hospital

question 30

Multiple Choice

All states routinely screen for this before babies leave the hospital:

• A)Fragile X syndrome.
• B)phenylketonuria.
• C)Down syndrome.
• D)hydrocephalus.

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Definitions:

Second Trimester

The period of pregnancy that spans from week 13 to week 26, characterized by the continued development of the fetus and noticeable anatomical changes in the mother.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the ovaries, important for regulating menstruation and maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.