Which of the Following Statements About the Placenta Is FALSE

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the placenta is FALSE?

• A) The placenta formed from both maternal and embryonic tissues.
• B) For the majority of the pregnancy, the placenta will nourish the fetus.
• C) The placenta nourishes the embryo from fertilization onward.
• D) The placenta secretes hormones that are necessary to sustain the pregnancy.

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