The Placenta Allows

question 4

Multiple Choice

The placenta allows

• A)oxygen and nutrients to diffuse from maternal blood to the embryo.
• B)carbon dioxide and other wastes to diffuse from the maternal blood to the embryonic blood.
• C)maternal blood to mix with fetal blood.
• D)the fetus to enlarge without rupturing the mother's abdomen.

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Definitions:

Gentle Slopes

Slopes with a gradual incline, typically found in landscapes where erosion has smoothed the terrain over time.

Discontinuities

Interruptions or breaks in the physical continuity or uniformity of a geological structure, such as faults or joints.

Soluble Minerals

Soluble minerals are those that can dissolve in water, playing a crucial role in the geochemistry of groundwater and the formation of features like caves and sinkholes.

Weather Faster

The process of rocks and materials breaking down or dissolving more quickly due to exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.