Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2006

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    Amniocentesis is a technique used for

    A)  estimating amino acid content in the amino

    B)  measuring size of the amino

    C)  determining sex of the foetus

    D)  determining position of the foetus

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Amniocentesis is a process/procedure for sampling the amniotic fluid surrounding a foetus. A sterile needle is inserted through the abdominal wall, uterus, and amniotic sac of pregnant woman; 10 to 20 mL of amniotic fluid is with drawn. Various tests may be performed on the fluid and the foetal cells suspended in it to provide information on the developmental and genetic state of the foetus.


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