A procedure in which the amniotic sac is punctured and fluid is withdrawn is called a(n) ________.
A)Amniocentesis
B)Abdominocentesis
C)Thoracentesis
D)None of the above

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The procedure described in the question is specifically referring to amniocentesis, in which a needle is inserted through the mother's abdomen and into the uterus to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid from the sac surrounding the developing fetus. Abdominocentesis involves the removal of fluid from the abdomen, while thoracentesis involves the removal of fluid from the chest cavity.

A Procedure in Which the Amniotic Sac Is Punctured and Fluid