What Is the Advantage of Performing CVS Over Amniocentesis

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of performing CVS over amniocentesis?

• A) CVS can be done earlier in the pregnancy.
• B) With CVS, there is no risk of miscarriage.
• C) CVS allows chromosomal analysis; amniocentesis does not.
• D) There is no advantage to performing CVS over amniocentesis.
• E) CVS can be performed on the father; amniocentesis must be performed on the mother.

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Definitions:

One-Third

The fraction that represents a division of something into three equal parts, specifically one part out of these three.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in complex functions like consciousness, language, memory, and sensory processing.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain located in the temporal lobe that is involved in the understanding of spoken language.