Which Aspect of Fetal Diagnostic Testing Is Most Important to Expectant

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of fetal diagnostic testing is most important to expectant parents?

• A) Safety of the fetus
• B) Duration of the test
• C) Cost of the procedure
• D) Physical discomfort caused by the procedure

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Definitions:

Nuclear Envelope

A double-membrane structure that encases the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, providing a barrier that separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm.

Early Prophase

The initial stage of cell division, specifically in mitosis, where chromosomes start to condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope begins to dissociate, and the mitotic spindle starts to form.

Accompanying Figure

A visual aid (such as a chart, graph, or image) that is provided alongside a piece of text to help explain or illustrate the content.

Centromere

The region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.