Which Statement Is NOT Correct About the Placenta

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT correct about the placenta?

• A)Oxygenated blood flows to the fetus via the umbilical vein.
• B)Fetal blood flows to the placenta via the umbilical artery.
• C)Oxygen and nutrients go to the fetus from the maternal circulatory system.
• D)Maternal and fetal blood mix with each other.
• E)The placenta produces progesterone and estrogen.

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