In Which Procedure Is Some of the Fluid Surrounding the Fetus

question 81

Multiple Choice

In which procedure is some of the fluid surrounding the fetus drawn off and examined under a microscope?

• A)amniocentesis
• B)germ-line therapy
• C)marker event
• D)in utero examination

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Definitions:

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of tubular membranes within the cytoplasm of the cell, involved in the production, processing, and transport of proteins and lipids.

G Protein Complex

A molecular switch on the inside surface of the cell membrane that plays a critical role in transmitting signals from extracellular stimuli to the cell's interior.

Chemical Messengers

Substances, often hormones or neurotransmitters, that transmit signals from one cell to another.

Receptor Proteins

Proteins located on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.