Identify a Risk Related to the Use of Chorionic Villus

question 105

Multiple Choice

Identify a risk related to the use of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) as a prenatal diagnostic test.

• A) limb deformity
• B) spina bifida
• C) down syndrome
• D) mental retardation

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Definitions:

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, clear layer of dead skin cells found in the epidermis of the palms and soles, contributing to the skin's barrier function.

Nail Matrix

The tissue under the nail that is responsible for producing cells that become the nail plate.

Lunula

The visible part of the root of a nail, often appearing as a whitish half-moon shape at the base of the fingernail or toenail.

Nail Groove

The depression or groove in the skin in which the sides of the nail are embedded, playing a critical role in nail growth and health.