What form of prenatal testing removes a sample of fluid from the uterus and tests for the presence of genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome?
A) ultrasound
B) maternal blood test
C) amniocentesis
D) chorionic villus sampling
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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