Amniocentesis Is a Medical Procedure That Can Give Physicians Essential

question 13

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure that can give physicians essential information about the fetus. Which statements are true regarding amniocentesis? Select all that apply.

• A)Used to detect abnormalities by removing a large amount of amniotic fluid
• B)Used to diagnose fetal chromosome problems
• C)Used to study the fetal chromosomes
• D)Performed on the amniotic fluid before 16 weeks of pregnancy
• E)Performed by inserting a thin needle through the mother's abdomen into the amniotic sac

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