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 usually painless and safe. But there is a small risk of miscarriage after amniocentesis. Fewer than one out of 100 women who have it will have a miscarriage. You get to decide which, if any, genetic tests you want to have done. How is amniocentesis done? Youâll have your amniocentesis at your doctorâs office. Your doctor puts a long, thin needle through your belly and into your uterus and takes out a small sample of fluid. They look at an ultrasound to help guide the needle. Amniocentesis usually doesnât hurt.