What Is the Purpose of Amniocentesis

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of amniocentesis?

• A) To make certain a woman is actually pregnant
• B) To examine the chromosomes and genes of the mother to ensure they appear normal
• C) To examine the chromosomes of the fetus to ensure they appear normal
• D) To determine the sex of the fetus
• E) To do an ultrasound in order to see a picture of the fetus

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Definitions:

Superstructure

All of the things that society values and aspires to once its material needs are met (e.g., religion, politics, law).

Exploitation

The act of unfairly or unjustly using someone or something for one's own benefit, often at the expense of the exploited party's welfare.

Ideology

A system of ideas, beliefs, and values that shapes the way individuals perceive and interpret the world.

Dramaturgical Analysis

A sociological perspective introduced by Erving Goffman, which likens social interaction to performing on a stage, where individuals manage impressions in front of others.