Choose the correct answer.
Nuchal translucency US:
a. is a diagnostic test
b. is more accurate than amniocentesis
c. carries a risk of miscarriage
d. is more accurate if combined w a blood test
e. detects thalassaemia
d - performed w biochemical screening of maternal serum for Down syndrome.
Thalassaemia is diagnosed by mean corpuscular haemoglobin C and Hgb electrophoresis. - DNA analysis of fetal cells from 1st tri CVS or 2nd tri amniocentesis
Choose the correct answer.
Cystic fibrosis:
a. is more common in ppl of mediterranean descent
b. is more common in ppl from Nthn Europe
c. occurs as a result of extra chromosomes
d. creates neuro abNities
e. is usually diagnosed in the fetus by a blood test
- most common in ppl of (Nthn) European descent
- deletion of chromosomes
- usually diagnosed in newborn
Choose the correct answer.
Individuals w thalassaemia minor:
C.
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Chapter 6 - health education before and during pregnancy