Question 239 · LEK · Assessment of fetal condition and development

Which of the following is not included in the fetal biophysical profile (Manning's score)?

  1. A. fetal heart rate.
  2. B. fetal muscle tone.
  3. C. placenta development stage.
  4. D. amniotic fluid volume.
  5. E. fetal respiratory movements.
Hint

Manning's profile scores variables reflecting fetal CNS activity plus fluid volume; look for the purely morphological placental feature.

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