Esperanza Is Having a Prenatal Test to Remove a Small

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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 (CVS)
• B)Amniocentesis
• C)Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD)
• D)Triple screen

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Definitions:

Ventral Cavity

A large body cavity that houses many organs, including those in the thoracic and abdominal regions.

Feedback Mechanism

A process in biological and mechanical systems where the system's output is fed back into the system as input, adjusting its performance to meet a desired goal.

Effector

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus, often involved in muscle contraction or gland secretion.

Reproductive System

A system of sex organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction.