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misspop

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Beth is 12 weeks pregnant and concerned that her fetus may have a genetic disorder. Describe two techniques that a physician could use to determine whether Beth's concerns are warranted. Also discuss how fetal medicine could be used to deal with a disorder if one is identified.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Gilligan's original complaint against Kohlberg's theory was that it
 
  a. didn't accurately reflect the moral development of women.
  b. had too many stages.
 c. was too Piagetian.
 d. had no practical applications.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic technique that uses a syringe to withdraw a sample of amniotic fluid throughout the mother's abdomen. Chorionic villus sampling is a prenatal diagnostic technique that involves taking a sample of tissue from the chorion. Fetal medicine can be used to treat prenatal problems before birth. Disorders can be treated by administering drugs or hormones to the fetus, fetal surgery, or genetic engineering.

Answer to Question 2

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