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Methods for Chronic Sample Acquisition through the Cervix

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What is the purpose of amniocentesis?

To analyze the amniotic fluid for Down syndrome risk (correct)

To remove the placenta

To estimate the woman's age

To check for active genital infections

During amniocentesis, what is analyzed after the fluid sample is removed?

Genital infections

Maternal DNA

Placenta composition

Fetal chromosomes (correct)

What is the approximate chance of miscarriage due to amniocentesis?

1 in 100

1 in 500 (correct)

1 in 10,000

1 in 1,000

What symptoms may some women experience after amniocentesis?

Spotting of blood or leakage of amniotic fluid Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the method described first be used in women with certain conditions?

Due to the presence of chronic inflammation of the cervix Signup and view all the answers

How is the experience of the procedure described in the text for most women?

Similar to a Papanicolaou (Pap) test Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of performing percutaneous umbilical blood sampling?

To obtain a fetal blood sample for rapid chromosome analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of neural tube defect?

Polycystic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of neural tube defects?

Folic acid deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily folic acid intake for women who are pregnant?

1000 mcg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Down's syndrome?

Intellectual disability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with performing percutaneous umbilical blood sampling?

Loss of the pregnancy Signup and view all the answers