Which Statement Is Correct

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct?

• A) The placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone.
• B) The placenta serves the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems for the fetus.
• C) Maternal and fetal blood are mixed together within the placenta.
• D) The placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone and serves the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems for the fetus.
• E) None of these.

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