Asked by
jared beckham
on Dec 21, 2024Verified
Marge is pregnant and is having a test performed that involves inserting a needle into her uterus and withdrawing amniotic fluid containing fetal cells that can be analyzed for genetic disorders. What test did she have done?
A) preconception test
B) chorionic villus sampling
C) amniocentesis
D) noninvasive prenatal diagnosis.
Amniocentesis
A prenatal test that involves inserting a needle into the uterus and withdrawing amniotic fluid containing fetal cells that can be analyzed for genetic disorders.
Amniotic Fluid
The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac that surrounds and cushions the fetus during pregnancy.
Fetal Cells
Cells that make up the fetus during pregnancy, highly capable of differentiation and growth, playing a critical role in the development of the embryo into a newborn.
- Acquire knowledge on genetic testing techniques and their purposes.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on genetic testing techniques and their purposes.