Sperm Cell Structure and Morphology

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What is the primary purpose of the FERN test?

To detect hemolytic disease of the newborn

To test for fetal lung maturity

To detect ruptured amniotic membranes (correct)

To diagnose early pregnancy

What is the name of the graph used to plot the results of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?

HCG graph

AFP graph

FERN graph

Liley graph (correct)

What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants?

Insufficiency of lung surfactant production (correct)

Neural tube defects

Inadequate fetal lung development

Hemolytic disease of the newborn

What is the function of beta-hCG in human chorionic gonadotropin?

To confer specificity for hCG Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the birth defect characterized by the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp?

Anencephaly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?

To diagnose hemolytic disease of the newborn Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast/cytotrophoblast cells of the developing embryo/placenta?

Human chorionic gonadotropin Signup and view all the answers

What is the screening test used to detect neural tube defects?

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition characterized by incomplete closing of the backbone and membrane around the spinal cord?

Spina bifida Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the test for fetal lung maturity?

To determine the risk of respiratory distress syndrome Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of the FERN test?

What is the name of the graph used to plot the results of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?

What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants?

What is the function of beta-hCG in human chorionic gonadotropin?

What is the name of the birth defect characterized by the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp?

What is the primary purpose of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?

What is the name of the hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast/cytotrophoblast cells of the developing embryo/placenta?

What is the screening test used to detect neural tube defects?

What is the name of the condition characterized by incomplete closing of the backbone and membrane around the spinal cord?

What is the primary purpose of the test for fetal lung maturity?

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