How Does Ultrasound Imaging of an Embryo Work

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Multiple Choice

How does ultrasound imaging of an embryo work?

• A) High-frequency light waves pass bounce off the embryo, and they are translated into a picture by a computer.
• B) High-frequency sound waves bounce off the embryo, and they are translated into a picture by a computer.
• C) Computer generated sound is passed through the embryo and an image is created.
• D) Electrical pulses produced by the embryo are collected and translated into a picture by a computer.
• E) Sound waves produced by the embryo are collected and translated into a picture by a computer.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle activation, heart rate, digestion, and brain processing.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones and is involved in the mechanical movement of the body.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for the heart's contraction and the blood's circulation throughout the body.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.