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Which term refers to the microscopic structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic information?
Which term refers to the microscopic structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic information?
- Congenital anomalies
- Ploidy
- Aneuploidy
- Chromosomes (correct)
What is the normal number of chromosomes in humans?
What is the normal number of chromosomes in humans?
- 47
- 46 (correct)
- 23
- 45
Which term refers to an abnormal number of chromosomes?
Which term refers to an abnormal number of chromosomes?
- Congenital anomalies
- Ploidy
- Chromosomes
- Aneuploidy (correct)
What is the term for structural or functional abnormalities existing at birth?
What is the term for structural or functional abnormalities existing at birth?
What is the term for the number of complete sets of chromosomes in a cell?
What is the term for the number of complete sets of chromosomes in a cell?
Which of the following can cause congenital anomalies?
Which of the following can cause congenital anomalies?
What is the term for an abnormality in the structure or number of chromosomes?
What is the term for an abnormality in the structure or number of chromosomes?
Which term describes cells that contain more than two sets of chromosomes?
Which term describes cells that contain more than two sets of chromosomes?
Which of the following is NOT a sonographic marker for Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)?
Which of the following is NOT a sonographic marker for Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)?
What is the main cause of death in Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) fetuses?
What is the main cause of death in Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) fetuses?
Which of the following is a SOFT marker routinely evaluated for Trisomy 21?
Which of the following is a SOFT marker routinely evaluated for Trisomy 21?
Which chromosomal abnormality is also known as Edwards syndrome?
Which chromosomal abnormality is also known as Edwards syndrome?
What is the survival rate for infants with Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)?
What is the survival rate for infants with Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)?
Which of the following is NOT a sonographic marker for Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)?
Which of the following is NOT a sonographic marker for Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)?
Which syndrome is characterized by the presence of a third 13th chromosome?
Which syndrome is characterized by the presence of a third 13th chromosome?
Which syndrome affects females and is characterized by the absence of part or all of one X chromosome?
Which syndrome affects females and is characterized by the absence of part or all of one X chromosome?
What is the most common sonographic marker for Turner syndrome?
What is the most common sonographic marker for Turner syndrome?
What is the cause of triploidy?
What is the cause of triploidy?
Which chromosomal abnormality is associated with a complete third set of chromosomes (total of 69 chromosomes)?
Which chromosomal abnormality is associated with a complete third set of chromosomes (total of 69 chromosomes)?
In triploidy, in what percentage of cases is the extra set of chromosomes paternally derived?
In triploidy, in what percentage of cases is the extra set of chromosomes paternally derived?
What is the most common sonographic marker for triploidy?
What is the most common sonographic marker for triploidy?
Which population has the highest number of babies with chromosome abnormalities?
Which population has the highest number of babies with chromosome abnormalities?
What is the most common chromosomal abnormality?
What is the most common chromosomal abnormality?
What is the main purpose of biochemical serum markers in screening for aneuploidy?
What is the main purpose of biochemical serum markers in screening for aneuploidy?
Why is invasive testing not offered to all patients?
Why is invasive testing not offered to all patients?
Which maternal blood test evaluates AFP, estriol, and ß-hCG?
Which maternal blood test evaluates AFP, estriol, and ß-hCG?
Which hormone is decreased in maternal blood with trisomy 21 and 18?
Which hormone is decreased in maternal blood with trisomy 21 and 18?
What does dimeric inhibin A indicate in the triple screen plus (5 screen) test?
What does dimeric inhibin A indicate in the triple screen plus (5 screen) test?
What was the detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities with the MSAFP test alone?
What was the detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities with the MSAFP test alone?
What is the Cell-free DNA test also known as?
What is the Cell-free DNA test also known as?
