Genetic Testing and Prenatal Laboratory Evaluation Quiz
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What is the main focus of a geneticist when directly viewing major or minor changes in chromosomes?

  • Detecting neural tube defects
  • Identifying inherited disorders (correct)
  • Analyzing the structure of genes
  • Studying molecular genetics
  • Which branch of genetics is specifically devoted to the study of chromosomes and is useful for diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities?

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Cytogenetics (correct)
  • Genetic Studies
  • When is molecular genetics most useful in the medical workup?

  • During prenatal diagnosis
  • When abnormalities in gene location are known (correct)
  • When analyzing the structure and function of genes
  • For detecting inherited disorders
  • What type of information can be obtained through prenatal diagnosis procedures?

    <p>Structural malformations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of pre-conception screening as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Determining if a parent is a carrier of a particular gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In prenatal laboratory evaluation, what can the geneticist directly view to assist in identifying inherited disorders?

    <p>Changes in chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process allows for 'indirect' diagnosis of the oocyte?

    <p>Polar Body Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does Embryo Biopsy typically occur?

    <p>5-6 days after fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which screening method is used to detect abnormal levels of biochemical compounds in maternal serum?

    <p>Maternal Serum Screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Prenatal Ultrasound?

    <p>Real-time imaging of the fetus in utero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fetal MRI add to prenatal care when performed at or after 20 weeks gestation?

    <p>Variation to ultrasound results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ultrasound variation specifically targets fetal heart assessment during pregnancy?

    <p>Fetal Echocardiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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