Surgical puncture of the amnion is called:
A) amniotic.
B) amniocentesis.
C) amniotomy.
D) cesarean section.

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Surgical puncture of the amnion is called amniocentesis. Option A, amniotic, refers to the amnion, but does not indicate a surgical puncture. Option C, amniotomy, refers to the intentional rupture of the amniotic sac during labor, not to the puncture of the amnion for medical reasons. Option D, cesarean section, is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby, but does not involve puncturing the amnion.

Surgical Puncture of the Amnion Is Called