46. Why did Berkeley think that Lockeâs philosophy led to skepticism? a. Locke was an atheist and Berkleyâs purpose is to combat atheism. b. Lockeâs postulation of âmaterial substancesâ as causes of our ideas make the causes of our ideas unknowable. c. Lockeâs distinction between primary and secondary qualities is unacceptable. d. Locke failed to distinguish between primary and secondary qualities. 47. What does âto be is to be perceived â mean? a.
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid is a clear, pale yellow fluid made by the fetus. The fluid protects the fetus from injury and helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.
Amniocentesis is an invasive, diagnostic antenatal test. It involves taking a sample of amniotic fluid in order to examine fetal cells found in this fluid. Amniocentesis is usually reserved for those women considered at higher risk of carrying a fetus with a chromosomal or genetic abnormality.