An Obstetrician Knows That One of Her Patients Is a Pregnant

question 4

Multiple Choice

An obstetrician knows that one of her patients is a pregnant woman whose fetus is at risk for a serious disorder that is detectable biochemically in fetal cells. The obstetrician would most reasonably offer which of the following procedures to her patient?

• A) CVS
• B) ultrasound imaging
• C) amniocentesis
• D) blood transfusion
• E) X-ray

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Definitions:

Endospore

A resting cell formed by certain bacteria; highly resistant to heat, radiation, and disinfectants.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Lyses

The breakdown or decomposition of cells by rupture of the cell wall or membrane.

Metabolic Diversity

The variation in metabolic pathways and processes among different organisms, allowing adaptation to a wide range of environmental conditions.