The Normal Umbilical Cord Is Comprised Of

question 13

Multiple Choice

The normal umbilical cord is comprised of:

• A) 1 artery carrying blood to the fetus and 1 vein carrying blood away from the fetus.
• B) 1 artery carrying blood to the fetus and 2 veins carrying blood away from the fetus.
• C) 2 arteries carrying blood away from the fetus and 1 vein carrying blood to the fetus.
• D) 2 arteries carrying blood to the fetus and 2 veins carrying blood away from the fetus.

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