Although the Placenta Acts as a Filter for Many Harmful

question 68

Multiple Choice

Although the placenta acts as a filter for many harmful substances, some are able to pass from mother to embryo. They include

• A) alcohol.
• B) toxins in cigarette smoke.
• C) caffeine.
• D) drugs.
• E) all of these.

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