Clinical Fluid Analysis MLS Program UC Study for Final questions with correct answers

Reason 1 to study Amniotic Fluid - Answer Enable antenatal diagnosis of genetic and congenital disorders early in gestation (15-18 weeks) Reason 2 to study Amniotic Fluid - Answer Assess fetal pulmonary maturity later in the pregnancy (32-42 weeks) Reason 3 to study Amniotic Fluid - Answer Estimate and monitor the degree of fetal distress by isoimmunization or infection. What is Amniotic Fluid? - Answer A liquid medium that bathes the fetus during gestation. Amnion - Answer Membrane surrounding fluid. Task of Amniotic Fluid - Answer Protect the fetus. Composition of Amniotic Fluid - Answer Electrolytes, nitrogenous compounds, proteins, enzymes, lipids, and hormones. Production of Amniotic Fluid - Answer Initially by the amnion and placenta. Later, the fetus plays an active role in composition of fluid by swallowing, respiration, and urination.