The measurement of lecithin in relation to sphingomyelin (L/S ratio)is used to determine fetal lung maturity.Which ratio reflects maturity of the lungs?
A)1.4:1
B)1.8:1
C)2:1
D)1:1

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This ratio indicates a 2:1 ratio of lecithin to sphingomyelin,an indicator of lung maturity.1.4:1 ratio indicates immaturity of the fetal lungs.1.8:1 ratio indicates immaturity of the fetal lungs.1:1 ratio indicates immaturity of the fetal lungs.

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