Which of the following is true about amniocentesis?

A) It involves scraping the blood cells from the amnion.
B) It involves the withdrawal of a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus.
C) During this procedure, a blood test is conducted on the developing embryo.
D) During this procedure, an ultrasound scan of the mother's abdomen is conducted.

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Nancy Hernandez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Amniocentesis involves the withdrawal of a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus. This fluid contains cells from the developing fetus that can be analyzed for genetic abnormalities or other disorders. It is not a blood test or an ultrasound scan of the mother's abdomen. Scraping blood cells from the amnion is not a part of this procedure.

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