The Primary Difference Between Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

question 119

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is the

• A) level of skill required by the person performing the test.
• B) cost.
• C) nature of information that can be obtained from the test.
• D) point in time of the pregnancy that the test is performed.

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

Costs that represent the opportunity cost of using resources that a business already owns, rather than explicit outlays of cash.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company from selling goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for resources or services used in the production of goods or services.

Implicit Costs

Denotes the opportunity costs of utilizing resources owned by the firm for its operations, instead of allocating them elsewhere to earn a return.