A medical procedure in which a hook is inserted into the cervix to catch and rupture the amniotic sac is called a/an ________

A) amniocentesis
B) assisted delivery
C) amniotomy
D) version


C
Explanation: A) Amniocentesis goes through the abdominal wall, not the cervix, to get a sample of amniotic fluid, not to rupture the amniotic sac.
B) Assisted delivery uses obstetrical forceps to deliver a baby, not a hook to rupture the amniotic sac.
C) Correct! An amniotomy ruptures the amniotic sac to induce labor.
D) Version is performed to turn the fetus in the uterus, not to rupture the amniotic sac.

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