Which of the Following Statements About the Placenta Is Correct

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the placenta is correct?

• A) Oxygenated blood flows from the placenta to the fetus through the umbilical arteries.
• B) Maternal and fetal blood mix in the placenta.
• C) The placenta secretes hormones necessary for the continuation of pregnancy.
• D) The placenta effectively screens nicotine, alcohol and most drugs, thus protecting the fetus.

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