According to the Text,what Structure Provides a Protective Environment in Which

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Multiple Choice

According to the text,what structure provides a protective environment in which the fetus's temperature is well regulated and protects the fetus from friction caused by the mother's movements?

• A) the placenta
• B) the umbilical cord
• C) the amnion
• D) the germinal structure

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Definitions:

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Endocrine System

A system of glands that produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a body to maintain internal stability and the physiological processes that monitor and adjust its internal conditions.

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones, which in turn regulate metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth.