Harriet is undergoing a procedure where mature eggs are removed from her ovaries.These eggs are fertilized by sperm from her husband in a laboratory dish.Several of these fertilized eggs are then introduced into her uterus in the hopes that at least one of them will attach to the uterine wall.Identify the assisted reproductive technique that Harriet and her husband are using.

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Harriet and her husband are using in-vitro fertilization (IVF), where mature eggs are removed from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory dish before being implanted in the uterus. Option A, in-vivo fertilization, refers to natural fertilization that occurs inside the woman's body. Option B, artificial insemination, refers to a technique where sperm is placed directly into the woman's uterus. Options C and D, zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), involve transferring fertilized eggs or sperm directly into the woman's fallopian tubes, rather than the uterus.

Harriet Is Undergoing a Procedure Where Mature Eggs Are Removed