What prenatal technique can be used to examine the status of the fetus by taking samples of the cells that are beginning to form the umbilical cord?
a. amniocentesis
b. chorionic villus sampling
c. alphafetal protein
d. ultrasound
Answer: B
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a. a mantra c. past experiences b. a mandala d. conscious experience
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A) it must be delayed for a brief period of time; it must be relatively likely to occur; it must be mild; and it must be perceived by recipients as deserved B) it must be delayed for a brief period of time; it must be relatively likely to occur; it must be mild; and it must be perceived by all parties to the punishment as deserved C) it must be delayed for a brief period of time; it must be relatively likely to occur; it must be strong; and it must be perceived by recipients as deserved D) it must be prompt; it must be certain to occur; it must be strong; and it must be perceived by recipients as deserved E) it must be delayed for a brief period of time; it must be certain to occur; it must be strong; and it must be perceived by recipients as deserved