Esperanza Is Having a Prenatal Test to Remove a Small

question 21

Multiple Choice

Esperanza is having a prenatal test to remove a small sample of the placenta for genetic testing. Identify the test that her doctor is performing.

• A) Chorionic villus sampling
• B) Amniocentesis
• C) NIPD
• D) Triple screen

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Definitions:

Hemolymph

A fluid equivalent to blood in most invertebrates, occupying the interior of their bodies and bathing their cells.

Hemocoel

Residual coelom found in arthropods, which is filled with hemolymph.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes to and from cells.

Spicules

Small, pointed structures made of calcium carbonate or silica found in sponges and some other invertebrates, serving as structural support and defense.