Which of the Following Is True of the Placenta

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the placenta?

• A) The placenta does not allow alcohol to pass through to the fetus.
• B) The placenta exposes the fetus to maternal red blood cells.
• C) The transfer of carbon dioxide and oxygen across the placenta is highly regulated.
• D) When nutrient supply is low, the placenta supplies the fetus with the required nutrients before fulfilling its own requirements.
• E) The placenta develops from embryonic tissue and is larger than the fetus for most of pregnancy.

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