A patient whose 16-week pregnancy has just been determined to be twins is concerned that the babies might be born conjoined. Which type of twin pregnancy is at risk for becoming conjoined?
A) Diamniotic-dichorionic
B) Diamniotic-monochorionic
C) Monoamniotic-dichorionic
D) Monoamniotic-monochorionic
Ans: D
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