7 A 30-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation comes to the physician for her first prenatal examination. Physical examination shows a uterus consistent in size with a 30-week gestation. Her serum a-fetoprotein concentration is markedly increased when corrected for gestational age. Ultrasonography shows an anencephalic fetus. This defect most likely occurred during which of the following weeks of gestation? A) 1 to 2

7 A 30-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation comes to the physician for her first prenatal examination. Physical examination shows a uterus consistent in size with a 30-week gestation. Her serum a-fetoprotein concentration is markedly increased when corrected for gestational age. Ultrasonography shows an anencephalic fetus. This defect most likely occurred during which of the following weeks of gestation? A) 1 to 2

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Chapter28: Development And Inheritance

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Problem 37CTQ: Devin is 35 weeks pregnant with her first child when she arrives at the birthing unit reporting that...

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