Which of the Following Statements Regarding Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)and

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis is true?

• A)Both CVS and amniocentesis provide valuable information about the presence of birth defects.
• B)Both CVS and amniocentesis increase the risk of miscarriage.
• C)Both CVS and amniocentesis increase the risk of limb deformities in the fetus.
• D)Amniocentesis allows a decision on abortion to be made sooner than chorionic villus sampling.

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