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Which of the following genetic anomalies is commonly associated with the short arm deletion of chromosome 5?
Which of the following genetic anomalies is commonly associated with the short arm deletion of chromosome 5?
- Turner syndrome
- Cri du chat syndrome (correct)
- Down syndrome
- Klinefelter syndrome
Which teratogenic drug, if used during pregnancy, can lead to birth defects like cataracts and deafness?
Which teratogenic drug, if used during pregnancy, can lead to birth defects like cataracts and deafness?
- Thalidomide (correct)
- Valproic acid
- Warfarin
- Halofantrin Hcl
What is the term for the error in cell division that leads to numerical chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome?
What is the term for the error in cell division that leads to numerical chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome?
- Duplication
- Translocation
- Nondisjunction (correct)
- Inversion
What perinatal diagnosis method involves the sampling of amniotic fluid for genetic testing?
What perinatal diagnosis method involves the sampling of amniotic fluid for genetic testing?
Exposure to which antihypertensive drug during pregnancy can have teratogenic effects?
Exposure to which antihypertensive drug during pregnancy can have teratogenic effects?
Which virus can cause hepatomegaly and hydrancephaly when contracted by a pregnant woman?
Which virus can cause hepatomegaly and hydrancephaly when contracted by a pregnant woman?
What is the term used to describe developmental disorders present at birth?
What is the term used to describe developmental disorders present at birth?
During which weeks of gestation do malformations typically occur?
During which weeks of gestation do malformations typically occur?
What type of anomaly is characterized by morphological alterations of already formed structures due to destructive processes?
What type of anomaly is characterized by morphological alterations of already formed structures due to destructive processes?
Which teratogenic effects occur due to environmental and/or genetic factors acting independently or together?
Which teratogenic effects occur due to environmental and/or genetic factors acting independently or together?
What are the four clinically significant types of congenital anomalies mentioned in the text?
What are the four clinically significant types of congenital anomalies mentioned in the text?
Which term refers to specific abnormality resulting from disruption of normal developmental processes?
Which term refers to specific abnormality resulting from disruption of normal developmental processes?
Which factor is NOT listed as a potential cause of anomalies in the text?
Which factor is NOT listed as a potential cause of anomalies in the text?
What is a critical principle in teratogenesis according to the text?
What is a critical principle in teratogenesis according to the text?
What is recommended when dealing with diseases during pregnancy?
What is recommended when dealing with diseases during pregnancy?
What is a key aspect to consider during maternal serum screening according to the text?
What is a key aspect to consider during maternal serum screening according to the text?
What is a key consideration for amniocentesis procedure discussed in the text?
What is a key consideration for amniocentesis procedure discussed in the text?
Why are ultrasound scans used during pregnancy according to the text?
Why are ultrasound scans used during pregnancy according to the text?
