In the determination of fetal lung maturity,which of the following components is produced by the body at the 35th week of gestation?
A) Lecithin
B) Phosphatidyl glycerol
C) Lamellar body
D) Acetylcholinesterase

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Phosphatidyl glycerol is produced by fetal lungs at around the 35th week of gestation and is considered to be an indicator of fetal lung maturity. The other options, including lecithin, lamellar body, and acetylcholinesterase, are also used to assess fetal lung maturity but are produced at different stages of gestation.

In the Determination of Fetal Lung Maturity,which of the Following