Mia and Her Doctor Need to Know as Quickly as Possible

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mia and her doctor need to know as quickly as possible (hopefully within 24 hours) whether the child she has been carrying for only nine weeks possesses any genetic abnormalities. Which technique is Mia's doctor most likely to employ?

• A) Chorionic villus sampling
• B) Ultrasound
• C) Amniocentesis
• D) Genetic counseling

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information such as touch, pressure, and pain.

Postcentral Gyrus

An area of the cerebral cortex involved in processing touch and proprioception information.

Frontal Lobe

Part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere and involved in movements, decision making, problem solving, and planning.

Precentral Gyrus

A region of the frontal lobe in the brain responsible for voluntary muscle movements, containing the primary motor cortex.