Amniocentesis Is a Medical Procedure That Can Give Physicians Essential

question 22

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure that can give physicians essential information about the fetus. Which statements are true regarding amniocentesis?

• A) It is used to detect abnormalities by removing a large amount of amniotic fluid.
• B) It is used to diagnose fetal chromosome problems.
• C) It is used to study the fetal chromosomes.
• D) It is performed on the amniotic fluid before 16 weeks of pregnancy.
• E) It is used to detect fetal disorders by inserting a thin needle through the mother's abdomen into the amniotic sac.

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