Question

Amniocentesis is one of the methods

• A. Adapted for MTP
• B. For fetal sex determination
  
• C. Used for diagnosis for safe parturition
  
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• Amniocentesis is a medical term used when doctors remove fluid from the uterus of a pregnant woman for testing. The fluid withdrawn is called amniotic fluid which contains fetal cells and different chemicals from the baby.
• MTP is the medical termination of pregnancy, which is an abortion of the fetus through sex determination by amniocentesis, but not permitted by law because of its misuse.

Amniocentesis detects chromosome abnormalities, neural tube defects, and genetic disorders.

• Down syndrome or Trisomy 21 is the most common chromosome abnormality. Genetic disorders include disorders such as cystic fibrosis. The most common neural tube defect is spina bifida.