The "quad screen" is used to help detect increased risk for which of the following conditions in the fetus?
a. Trisomy 21 and open neural tube defects
b. cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome
c. Tay-Sachs disease and trisomy 18
d. sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia major
Answer: a. Trisomy 21 and open neural tube defects
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