Latasha and Brett are having their first child and are concerned that their child may have Down syndrome because Latasha is older than 40. Which of the following would health professionals be most likely to use to help Latasha and Brett through this process?
A. PET scan
B. genetic counseling
C. ultrasound
D. a chorionic villus sampling
Answer: B
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c. the function of the underlying cortex of each area. d. the distribution of cell bodies in the six layers of cortex.
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a. Middle-class Whites outscore lower-class Whites. b. Middle-class African Americans outscore lower-class African Americans. c. Middle-class Hispanics outscore lower-class Hispanics. d. All of these statements are true.
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