Asked by
Roberto Jaramillo
on Dec 26, 2024
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Alpha-fetoprotein assay (AFP) can be used to
A) assess sex chromosome abnormalities.
B) detect neural tube defects.
C) assess degree of mental retardation.
D) measure insulin levels in the fetus.
Alpha-Fetoprotein Assay
A blood test used to measure the levels of alpha-fetoprotein, which can help assess the risk of developmental defects in a fetus.
Neural Tube Defects
A type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occurs when the neural tube does not close completely.
Sex Chromosome
The chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, typically represented as XX for females and XY for males in humans.
- Absorb the primary concepts and limitations pertaining to prenatal diagnosis methods.
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MA
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the primary concepts and limitations pertaining to prenatal diagnosis methods.