Which of the Following Functions Is Considered the Role of the Placenta

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions is considered the role of the placenta?

• A) provides a fluid sac for the fetus to float
• B) acts as a conduit for nutrients and oxygen
• C) surrounds and protects the fetus
• D) creates a muscular organ for infant development

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Millivolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt, commonly used in various fields such as physics and electrophysiology to measure small voltage differences.

All-Or-None

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