Which Statement Characterizes in Vitro Fertilization

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which statement characterizes in vitro fertilization?

• A) Eggs and sperm are placed together outside the body in culture medium.
• B) It is inappropriate for patients with blocked oviducts.
• C) Physician removes the egg ovulated during the woman's regular ovarian cycle.
• D) It can be used with artificial insemination.
• E) A blastocyst is usually injected into the upper end of the fallopian tube where fertilization normally would take place.

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