In the prenatal test called ________, a catheter or needle is used to sample a small part of the placenta in order to test for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


chorionic villus sampling

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A. increasing salt intake B. eating a diet low in complex carbohydrates C. using relaxation techniques D. abstaining from exercise

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the femoral canal?

A) It is the passageway by which the external iliac vessels enter the thigh. B) its abdominal opening is termed the femoral ring C) It contains lymph vessels. D) It is bounded anteriorly by the inguinal ligament. E) It usually transmits a femoral hernia.

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The combining form that means choroid is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Describe the three layers of the heart wall

What will be an ideal response?

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