Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe the Placenta

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Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe the placenta?

• A)It secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone.
• B)It serves the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems for the fetus.
• C) It contains a mixture of both maternal and fetal blood.
• D) It is fully formed in four weeks.

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