A Patient Is Undergoing Chorionic Villus Biopsy

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Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing chorionic villus biopsy.Which of the following conditions can this test detect and assist in diagnosing? Select all that apply.

• A)Neural tube defect
• B)Cystic fibrosis
• C)Sickle cell anemia
• D)Cervical cancer
• E)Down syndrome

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Definitions:

Cue-dependent Forgetting

The inability to recall information without memory cues, suggesting that forgetting may occur when retrieval cues are not present.

Proactive Interference

A psychological phenomenon where older memories hinder the recall of newer memories.

Decay

The process of gradual deterioration or the breakdown of organic matter through natural physical or chemical processes.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall old information.