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Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of the implementation of amniocentesis as a prenatal diagnostic technique?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Amniocentesis and its consequences
 **Related Topics**: Prenatal diagnosis, genetic testing, abortion, ethical considerations
 **Prerequisites**: Understanding of amniocentesis procedure and its purpose.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
The question asks to identify a consequence that is NOT directly caused by amniocentesis.
**Method & Steps**:
1. Analyze each option in relation to amniocentesis.
  Reasoning: Amniocentesis involves inserting a needle into the amniotic sac to collect amniotic fluid for genetic testing.  This procedure carries inherent risks and raises ethical dilemmas.
2. Evaluate the direct causal link between amniocentesis and each consequence.
  Working:
     * **A (Potential risk of miscarriage):** Amniocentesis carries a small but real risk of miscarriage. This is a direct consequence.
     * **B (Possibility of sex-selective abortion):**  The knowledge gained from amniocentesis about the fetus's sex can lead to sex-selective abortions. This is a direct consequence, albeit an ethically problematic one.
     * **C (Increased incidence of genetic disorders in the population):** Amniocentesis itself does not *increase* the incidence of genetic disorders. It identifies existing disorders.  The procedure is used to detect, not cause, genetic problems.
     * **D (Ethical concerns regarding the termination of pregnancy based on test results):** The information provided by amniocentesis can lead to difficult ethical decisions regarding pregnancy termination. This is a direct consequence.
3. Identify the option that is NOT a direct consequence.
  Result: Option C, increased incidence of genetic disorders, is not a direct consequence of amniocentesis.  Amniocentesis reveals pre-existing conditions; it doesn't create them.
  Verification:  The other options are all directly linked to the procedure's use and implications.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A ✓: Potential risk of miscarriage is a known risk associated with the procedure.
B :x: The possibility of sex-selective abortion is a direct consequence of knowing the sex of the fetus.
C :x: Amniocentesis detects, but does not cause, genetic disorders. Increased incidence is not a direct consequence.
D :x: Ethical concerns regarding termination are directly related to the information provided by the test.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**: Choosing options that are indirect consequences or are related to the broader context of prenatal testing rather than the amniocentesis procedure itself.
 **Quick Tips**: Focus on the direct causal relationship between amniocentesis and each option.  The question asks for what is NOT a direct consequence.

A SUBRAMANYAM · Answer

Potential risk of miscarriage.

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Possibility of sex-selective abortion.

A SUBRAMANYAM · Answer

The correct Option is "Increased incidence of genetic disorders in the population."

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Ethical concerns regarding the termination of pregnancy based on test results.

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