Which of These Workers Has the Lowest Risk for Fatal

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of these workers has the lowest risk for fatal injury?

• A) Truck driver
• B) Construction worker
• C) Surgeon
• D) Fisherman

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Definitions:

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where samples of the chorionic villi are taken to test for genetic disorders in the fetus.

Amniocentesis

Sampling of the amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus to obtain information about its development and genetic makeup. Compare with chorionic villus sampling.

Pedigrees

A diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next, used in genetics.

Phenotype

A group of visible traits in a person that arise from the interplay between their genetic code and environmental factors.