Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of the Placenta

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?

• A)Secretes hormones necessary to maintain pregnancy
• B)Transports waste products from the baby to the mother's blood for elimination
• C)Provides the site where fertilization occurs
• D)Delivers nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby

Apply proper techniques in the use of a fire extinguisher for laboratory safety.

Evaluate laboratory and medical environments for safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Understand the key concepts and terminology of psychodynamic theories.

Identify and explain the various defense mechanisms according to psychodynamic theory.

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Definitions:

Semen

The male reproductive fluid containing spermatozoa and various other components, used for reproduction.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction.

Cleavage

The process of cell division without growth in between, typically occurring right after fertilization in zygotes.

Cell Divisions

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, crucial for growth, reproduction, and repair in living organisms. This includes mitosis and meiosis.