Down syndrome and similar genetic abnormalities can be identified during prenatal development through:
A) amniocentesis
B) ovulation
C) the Lamaze method
D) the proximodistal procedure

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Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic test in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the sac surrounding the fetus. This fluid contains fetal cells that can be used to analyze the chromosomes and detect genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome. Option B (ovulation) is incorrect as it refers to the release of an egg by the ovary, which is not related to prenatal testing. Option C (the Lamaze method) is a technique used during childbirth to manage pain and anxiety, and option D (the proximodistal procedure) is a general term that refers to the developmental sequence in which growth and development occur from the center of the body outward.

Down Syndrome and Similar Genetic Abnormalities Can Be Identified During