Question

select the correct answer
annas fetal scans showed some abnormality which of the following procedure can help her know more about the abnormality?
a. pap smear
b. amniocentesis
c. colposcopy
d. cesarean surgery
e. endometrial biopsy

Explanation:

• Pap smear: Used to detect cervical cancer, not for fetal abnormalities.
• Amniocentesis: A procedure where a sample of amniotic fluid is taken. This fluid contains fetal cells and can be analyzed to detect genetic disorders and other fetal abnormalities.
• Colposcopy: Used to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease, not for fetal issues.
• Cesarean surgery: A method of delivering a baby, not a diagnostic procedure for fetal abnormalities.
• Endometrial biopsy: Used to examine the lining of the uterus, not related to fetal scans.

Answer:

B. amniocentesis