Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Explain one application of the following:
Amniocentesis
Advertisements
Solution
Amniocentesis is a process by which amniotic fluid (fluid present inside the uterus surrounding the unborn baby) from the uterus of a pregnant lady is taken out by a needle to test the developmental abnormalities of the baby inside the mother's womb. This test can detect genetic disorders like thalassemia, Down's syndrome, anemia, and many other abnormalities before birth.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Your school has been selected by the Department of Education to organize and host an interschool seminar on “Reproductive Health – Problems and Practices”. However, many parents are reluctant to permit their wards to attend it. Their argument is that the topic is “too embarrassing.” Put forth four arguments with appropriate reasons and explanation to justify the topic to be very essential and timely.
Amniocentesis for sex determination is banned in our country. Is this ban necessary? Comment.
What is the name of surgical method of birth control in human males in which the sperm ducts are cut and ligated (tied) at both ends?
In which one of the following birth control methods, a small portion of oviducts of a woman is removed by surgical operation and the cut ends are ligated?
(a) copper-T
(b) tubectomy
(c) vasectomy
(d) diaphragm
Name the kind of diseases/disorders and any two symptoms that are likely to occur in humans if Mutation in the gene that codes for an enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase occurs.
Which of the following method of contraception protects from acquiring sexually transmitted diseases?
When was family planning programs initiated in India?
What is the full form of RCH?
State one drawback of the following:
Copper - T
Under which category of contraceptive methods, is the use of condom kept? In what way, its use is better as compared to other methods of contraception?
