The Amniocentesis Procedure Tests for ________

question 73

Multiple Choice

The amniocentesis procedure tests for ________.

• A) the position of the fetus
• B) fetal abnormalities
• C) the stage of development of the fetus
• D) multiple fetuses

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Definitions:

Aldolase (ALD)

An enzyme involved in the glycolytic pathway, important for breaking down sugars for energy.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to alterations of a protein called dystrophin that helps keep muscle cells intact.

Myotome

A group of muscles innervated by the motor fibers of a single spinal nerve root, used to assess and diagnose nerve root damage.

Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxants

Drugs that reduce muscle tension and associated pain by acting on the central nervous system rather than directly on the muscles.