Which of the following consists of widening the opening of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining? 

A. Colposcopy
B. Amniocentesis
C. D&C
D. Fine-needle aspiration
E. Chorionic villus sampling


C. D&C
A dilation and curettage (D&C) consists of widening the opening of the cervix (dilation) and scraping the uterine lining (curettage).

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