Which One of the Following Statements About the Umbilical Cord

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the umbilical cord is false?

• A) The chorion covers the cord and blends with the fetal skin at the umbilicus.
• B) The umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood to the fetus.
• C) One umbilical vein and two umbilical arteries make up the umbilical cord.
• D) The umbilical cord is the essential link from the mother to the fetus.

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