Which of the Following Is One of the Functions of the Placenta

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the functions of the placenta during pregnancy?

• A) triggering the division of the zygote
• B) preventing nutrients from reaching the embryo
• C) secreting testosterone when the embryo is male
• D) screening out some, but not all, harmful substances

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