AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2003

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    Amniocentesis is

    A)  process to know about brain disease

    B)  process to determine disease of heart

    C)  process to determine hereditary disease in the embryo

    D)  process to determine amount of amino adds

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Amniocentesis is the process, by which hereditary disease in the embryo can be detected. In this process, a sample of amniotic fluid from the pregnant woman is taken to determine the condition of unborn baby Chemical and microscopical examination of cells shed from the embryos skin into the fluid are used to detect spina bifiela. Downs syndrome, or other serious biochemical or chromosomal abnormalities.  ECG (Electro cardio gram) was invented by Einthoven to know condition of heart. It is a device used to record the electric activity of heart to detect abnormal electric impulses through the muscle. It allows diagnosis of cardiac abnormalities. EEG (Electro Encephalo Graph) invented by Hans Berger is an instrument that measure and record the brain wave pattern. Changes in brain wave activity can show nervous system disorder, mental states and level of consciousness.


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