Which Statement Is Correct About the Placenta

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct about the placenta?

• A) The placenta allows for free exchange of blood from the fetus to the mother but not the other direction.
• B) The placenta allows for free exchange of blood from the mother to the fetus but not the other direction.
• C) The placenta allows for a limited exchange of gases from the fetus to the mother but a free exchange from the mother to the fetus.
• D) The placenta does not allow the exchange of blood between the fetus and mother but allows the exchange of gases.
• E) The placenta does not allow the exchange of blood or gases between the fetus and mother.

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