The Discipline Concerned with the Study of the Social Aspects

question 59

Multiple Choice

The discipline concerned with the study of the social aspects of aging is known as

• A) social gerontology.
• B) social chronology.
• C) age studies.
• D) elder studies.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis to sample amniotic fluid using a needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for genetic disorders and fetal infections.

Chromosomal Abnormalities

Genetic disorders resulting from changes in the structure or number of chromosomes, often leading to developmental or health issues.

Prenatal Diagnostic

A medical procedure or test performed during pregnancy to identify fetal abnormalities or diseases.

Genetic Abnormality

An unusual condition in an organism resulting from changes in its DNA sequence or chromosome structure.