The Placenta Performs the Functions of All of the Following

question 156

Multiple Choice

The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus except

• A) digestion.
• B) respiration.
• C) circulation.
• D) kidneys.
• E) hormone secretion.

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