What Is a Function of the Placenta During Fetal Development

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is a function of the placenta during fetal development?

• A) acts as a shock absorber for the fetus
• B) prevents loss of moisture from the fetus
• C) produces the hormones necessary to sustain pregnancy
• D) prevents degeneration of the corpus luteum
• E) prevents adhesions between the skin of the fetus and surrounding tissues

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