Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling Are Two Methods of Prenatal

question 9

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are two methods of prenatal diagnosis. One important difference between these techniques is that

• A) chorionic villus sampling is more routinely prescribed.
• B) amniocentesis can diagnose chromosome disorders, while chorionic villus sampling cannot.
• C) chorionic villus sampling can be performed earlier than amniocentesis.
• D) maternal risks are higher with chorionic villus sampling.
• E) the risk of miscarriage is higher with amniocentesis than with chorionic villus sampling.

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