Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Chorionic Villus

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of chorionic villus sampling compared to amniocentesis?

• A) The need to culture cells before diagnostics can be performed
• B) CVS is done later in pregnancy than amniocentesis
• C) Higher rates of complication
• D) Biochemical analyses cannot be performed on CVS samples
• E) Fewer chromosomes can be analyzed specifically

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Definitions:

Minor Calyx

The funnel-shaped structure in the kidneys that collects urine from the nephrons and channels it to the major calyx.

Major Calyx

A major calyx is a component of the kidney, which acts as a chamber that collects urine from the minor calyces and transports it to the renal pelvis.

Renal Cortex

The outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla that functions in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Genital Papilla

A small, fleshy protrusion often found near the reproductive organs in both sexes of various animals, particularly noticeable in fish as part of their external genitalia.