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Laboratory analysis of this fluid can detect various genetic defects, such as Down syndrome, or neural tube defects.
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What type of fetal cells are shed into the surrounding fluid?
Fetal cells shed into the surrounding amniotic fluid are primarily derived from the skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts of the developing fetus. These cells can provide valuable information about the genetic makeup and developmental status of the fetus during pregnancy.
What is the main source of amniotic fluid?
Fetal urine is the main source of amniotic fluid in the latter two-thirds of pregnancy
What in the fetal environment prevents this heat from being lost?
amniotic fluid
How is the amniotic fluid tested?
fetal cells contained in the fluid are isolated and grown in order to provide enough genetic material for testing. This takes about seven to 14 days. The material is then extracted and treated so that visual examination for defects can be made
What so a procedure used in fetal diagnosis in which amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus?
Amniocentesis
The stomach of a fetal pig won't be empty because they also drink?
amniotic fluid
When saccharin was added to amniotic fluid researchers noticed an increase in fetal?
They observed an increase in fetal sucking. It increased as much as 50%.
Abnormality that may be detected by examination of amniotic fluid?
substances or chromosomal abnormalities
What is am- biotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds and cushions the fetus inside the amniotic sac during pregnancy. It provides protection, helps regulate temperature, and allows movement for the developing fetus. The amniotic fluid is produced by the fetus and is mainly composed of water and fetal urine.
What is an example of an abnormality that may be detected by examination of amniotic fluid?
substances or chromosomal abnormalities
What is the shock absorbing fluid within the womb of mammals?
Amniotic fluid is the shock-absorbing fluid found within the womb of mammals. It surrounds the developing fetus, providing protection against physical impact and facilitating fetal movement.
Are lipid tests done to fetuses?
Lipid tests are performed on amniotic fluid to determine the maturity of the fetal lungs.
