The ____ Is the Structure Through Which a Mother and an Embryo

question 148

Multiple Choice

The ____ is the structure through which a mother and an embryo exchange waste and nutrients.

• A) amnion
• B) stem cell
• C) germ disc
• D) placenta

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Definitions:

Folic Acid

A B vitamin essential for cell growth and metabolism, particularly important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Pregnancy

The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body, typically lasting about 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, often associated with diabetes and can lead to serious health problems if not properly managed.

Acidosis

A condition in which there is an excess of acid in the body fluids, leading to a lower than normal pH level in the blood.