The Amniocentesis Procedure Is Performed by

question 83

Multiple Choice

The amniocentesis procedure is performed by

• A)scraping cells from around the cervix of the mother.
• B)withdrawing fluid from the uterus.
• C)conducting a blood test on the developing embryo.
• D)conducting a CT scan of the mother's abdomen.

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