Asked by Madison Garneau on Jul 03, 2024
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Wilma who is in the second trimester of her pregnancy visits her doctor. The doctor conducts a test on her blood to measure the level of alpha-fetoprotein. Which of the following tests is conducted on Wilma?
A) chorionic villus sampling
B) neural tube defect screening
C) amniocentesis
D) cystic fibrosis carrier screening
Alpha-Fetoprotein
A protein produced by the liver of a developing fetus, levels of which are tested during pregnancy as a marker for certain conditions.
Neural Tube Defect Screening
A test on a pregnant woman’s blood during the second trimester to measure the level of alpha-fetoprotein; test results reveal possible defects of the spine, spinal cord, skull, and brain.
- Describe the conditions and procedures related to complications and genetic screening in pregnancy.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the conditions and procedures related to complications and genetic screening in pregnancy.
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