Reproductive Health Question 7
7. In context of Amniocentesis, which of the following statement is incorrect? [2016]
(a) It is usually done when a woman is between 14-16 weeks pregnant.
(b) It is used for prenatal sex determination
(c) It can be used for detection of Down syndrome
(d) It can be used for detection of Cleft palate
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Answer : d
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(d) Amniocentesis (also referred to as amniotic fluid test or AFT) is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, and also used for sex determination in which a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is sampled from the amniotic sac. Cleft palate is a developmental abnormality which can only be detected by sonography. Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure which is recommended by doctor during pregnancy. The test checks for fetal abnormalities (birth defects) such as Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis or spina bifida. This test is performed between 16 and 20 weeks of the pregnancy.
