Question

odessa is 37 and is pregnant with her third child. her obstetrician tells her that her pregnancy is high risk because of her age and suggests she undergo a test to screen for genetic defects. she explains that the test involves harvesting cells from the fluid in which the fetus grows. odessas doctor is referring to _______. ultrasound amniocentesis gene therapy chorionic villus sampling

Explanation:

Amniocentesis involves harvesting cells from the amniotic fluid (the fluid in which the fetus grows) for genetic testing. Ultrasound uses sound - waves to create images, gene therapy is for treating genetic disorders not screening, and chorionic villus sampling involves sampling from the placenta.

Answer:

B. amniocentesis