John and Kendra are having problems with infertility.Their doctor suggest a procedure in which the sperm and egg are placed directly into the fallopian tube in the hope that their proximity will aid in the process of fertilization.Which of the following describes this technique?

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The procedure described is gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), which involves placing the sperm and egg directly into the fallopian tube. Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus, typically in the case of a miscarriage or termination of pregnancy. Artificial insemination involves placing sperm directly into the uterus, rather than the fallopian tube. Zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) involves fertilizing the egg in vitro, then placing the resulting zygote into the fallopian tube. In-vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilizing the egg in vitro, then transferring the resulting embryo(s) into the uterus.

John and Kendra Are Having Problems with Infertility