Why Does the Expulsion of the Placenta Not Occur Until

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why does the expulsion of the placenta not occur until the final stage of labor?

• A)to remove waste from the fetus during labor
• B)to provide nourishment to the fetus during labor
• C)to provide oxygen to the fetus during labor
• D)to remove carbon dioxide from the fetus during labor
• E)All answers are correct.

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