Which Statement Describes Amniocentesis

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes amniocentesis?

• A)It should be performed between weeks 25 and 30 of pregnancy.
• B)It is capable of detecting many congenital defects in the fetus.
• C)It poses no risk toward the pregnant woman and her fetus.
• D)It cannot be performed safely on women below the age of 35.

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Definitions:

Economic Rent

The portion of income earned from a factor of production (land, labor, or capital) that exceeds the minimum amount necessary for it to be utilized in its current use.

Natural Resources

Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land.

Fixed Supply

A situation where the quantity of a particular good, service, or resource does not change regardless of price changes.

Farmland

Farmland refers to any agricultural land dedicated to the cultivation of crops or the breeding of livestock, essential for food production and rural livelihoods.