NEET MCQ on Amniocentesis Quiz Questions

1. Amniocentesis, chorionic villi and alpha-fetoprotein sampling are performed to determine_____

A The most likely date of birth of the foetus B Whether the baby will be normal or abnormal C Whether the mother has a genetic abnormality D A and B

2. Which of the following tests cannot be examined by Amniocentesis procedure?

A Chromosome analysis B Detecting genetic defects C Maturity of fetal lungs D None of these

3. The fluid sample required for performing the Amniocentesis test is ________

A The amnion B The placenta C The liquid surrounding the immediate fetus D All of the above

4. How many days are required for the Amniocentesis tests results?

A 1 day B 1-2 days C 1-2 weeks D 3-4 weeks

5. The amniocentesis procedure is not done before the _________ week after conception

A 4th-5th B 6th-8th C 10th-12th D 15th-16th

6. Which of these procedures has the least risk for an unborn child?

A Amniocentesis B Alpha-fetoprotein sampling C Chorionic villi sampling D All have the same risk level

7. Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic test, which can also determine whether an unborn child will have __________ or not

A Obesity B Diabetes C Down’s syndrome D All of the above

8. Which of the following sentence is true for the chorion?

A The organ in the uterus connected to the fetus by the umbilical cord B The sac or pouch-like organ within uterus containing the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus C A membrane developing around an embryo, contributing to the formation of the placenta D None of the above

9. Which of the following procedure is involved in injecting a small flexible plastic tube into the uterus through the vagina?

A Amniocentesis B Alpha-fetoprotein screening C Chorionic villi sampling D None of the above

10. Which of the following medical conditions are responsible for producing incorrect Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) screening results and indicating a fetus has genetic defects?

A The mother is anaemic B The mother has Rh-negative blood C The date of conception has been miscalculated D All the above