Which of the following is an index commonly used to determine relative lung maturity?
a. FRC/TLC ratio
b. L:S ratio
c. RQ ratio
d. SP-A
ANS: B
Quantification of these phospholipids (the L:S ratio and PG concentration) provides a predictive index of the lung maturity in the fetus before birth and the risks of developing respiratory dis-ease.
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