Which of these biochemical assessments on maternal serum indicates fetoplacental function?
a. lecithin-to-sphingomyelin ratio c. estriol
b. human placental lactogen d. maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein
C
Maternal estriol level indicates fetoplacental function. A gradual increase indicates that the fetal adrenal glands and placenta are functioning normally.
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