Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of the Placenta

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the placenta?

• A) It develops from only the mother's tissue.
• B) It is reused for each of a woman's pregnancies.
• C) It acts as an impermeable barrier that protects the developing fetus from toxins.
• D) It acts as a filter that permits oxygen and nutrients from the mother to reach the embryo.

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