Which of the Following Functions Does the Placenta Perform

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions does the placenta perform?

• A)It produces large quantities of estrogen and progesterone.
• B)It acts as a barrier against all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• C)It helps sperm fertilize eggs by dissolving the zona pellucida.
• D)It halts the production of human chorionic gonadotropin.

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