Between Christa's 14^th Through 20^th Week of Pregnancy,a Prenatal Medical

question 79

Multiple Choice

Between Christa's 14^th through 20^th week of pregnancy,a prenatal medical procedure was done in which a sample of amniotic fluid was withdrawn by syringe and tested to discover if the fetus was suffering from any chromosomal or metabolic disorders.What is this procedure called?

• A) maternal blood test
• B) ultrasound
• C) amniocentesis
• D) chorionic villi sampling

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Definitions:

Skin Sense

The sensory system involved in processing touch, temperature, and pain through skin receptors.

Vestibular Organ

is the sensory system located in the inner ear that helps control balance and eye movements.

Cochlea

The coiled structure in the inner ear that contains the basilar membrane.

Olfactory Receptor Neurons

Specialized nerve cells located in the nasal cavity that detect chemical substances in the air, leading to the sense of smell.