An Organ Is Defined as ____

question 60

Multiple Choice

An organ is defined as ____.

• A) one or more cell types that perform specific functions
• B) a tissue that is unique in its function
• C) various tissues that perform different functions
• D) two or more tissues organized and capable of carrying out a specific task
• E) two or more tissues co-localized to one part of the body

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid for genetic and chromosome testing.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where samples of the placental tissue are taken for genetic testing to check for abnormalities in the fetus.

Alpha-Fetoprotein Assay

A blood test used to measure the levels of alpha-fetoprotein, which can help assess the risk of developmental defects in a fetus.

Neural Tube Defects

A type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occurs when the neural tube does not close completely.