Which One of the Following Abnormalities Refers to a Fetus

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following abnormalities refers to a fetus with a significantly narrow diameter of the chest?

• A) Bronchopulmonary sequestration
• B) Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy
• C) Congenital bronchial atresia
• D) Lymphangiectasia

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Definitions:

Aneuploidies Viability

The survival and reproductive success of organisms with aneuploidy, a condition of having an abnormal number of chromosomes, which can affect health and development.

Dosage Compensation

A genetic mechanism that balances the dose of X chromosome gene expression between males and females in some species.

Nondisjunction

An error in cell division where chromosomes do not separate properly, leading to gametes with an abnormal number of chromosomes, potentially causing genetic disorders.

Abnormal Cells

Cells that have experienced changes in structure or function, often associated with diseases or conditions.