The Quadruple-Marker Test Is Used to Assess the Fetus for Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

The quadruple-marker test is used to assess the fetus for which condition?

• A)Down syndrome
• B)Diaphragmatic hernia
• C)Congenital cardiac abnormality
• D)Anencephaly

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Definitions:

Hypochromic

Describes blood cells that have less color than normal, usually due to a deficiency in hemoglobin, often associated with anemia.

Microcytic

Relates to red blood cells that are smaller than normal, often associated with iron-deficiency anemia.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Pigment

A substance that imparts color to other materials, found in paint, ink, plants, and the human body.