A pregnant woman is undergoing an amniocentesis to determine any chromosomal defects present in the fetus. The results show an elevated alpha fetoprotein (?-fetoprotein, AFP). What does an increased AFP level indicate?
A) Down syndrome
B) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
C) Fragile X syndrome
D) Neural tube defects
D
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Many disorders can be detected prenatally through amniocentesis, although the procedure carries a certain risk to the fetus. One test, AFP, is performed on amniotic fluid or serum; increased AFP levels indicate possible neural tube or ventral wall defects.
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