Identify or Define the Following Terms: A

question 87

Essay

Identify or define the following terms: a. periodicity, b. monetary unit.

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Definitions:

Spina Bifida

A neural tube defect that causes abnormalities of the brain and spine.

AFP Level

Alpha-fetoprotein level, a marker tested during pregnancy to assess the risk of certain birth defects and conditions in the fetus.

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur due to incomplete development of the neural tube during early pregnancy.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis to extract a small amount of amniotic fluid for the testing of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.