Amniocentesis Is a Technique for Determining

question 50

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is a technique for determining:

• A)if the fetus has one of many chromosomal and genetic defects
• B)if the parents are carriers
• C)the blood type of a fetus
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Balanced Proportion

The harmonious arrangement or relationship of parts to each other or to the whole in terms of size, quantity, or degree.

Isotonic Dehydration

A condition where the body loses water and electrolytes in equal proportion, maintaining the osmolarity of the blood.

Hypertonic Dehydration

A condition resulting from the loss of water exceeding the loss of electrolytes, leading to a high concentration of solutes in the blood.

Immunization

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent (known as the immunogen).