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Assessment for surfactant level via LS ratio in the amniotic fluid is a primary estimation of fetal maturity. What is the purpose of surfactant?
 
  A) Prevent alveoli from collapsing on expiration
  B) Increase lung resistance on inspiration
  C) Encourage immunologic competence of lung tissue
  D) Promote maturation of lung alveoli

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A fetus is able to maintain blood circulation in utero by the presence of circulatory shunts. From where does the ductus arteriosus in utero shunt blood?
 
  A) The left to right heart atria
  B) The aorta to the pulmonary veins
  C) The right ventricle to the aorta
  D) The pulmonary artery to the aorta


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ryansturges

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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