Amniocentesis Is a

question 18

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is a

• A)method of gaining information by using high-frequency sounds that are turned into electrical impulses.
• B)method of obtaining prenatal information by cutting cells from the chorionic villi.
• C)method of obtaining prenatal information by sampling the amniotic fluid.
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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