Once Pregnancy Has Been Established,a Temporary Organ Called ______ Develops

question 4

Multiple Choice

Once pregnancy has been established,a temporary organ called ______ develops on the uterine wall to serve as a transfer station for nourishment and oxygen from mother to the fetus,and for waste products from the fetus to mother.

• A) umbilical cord
• B) blastula
• C) afterbirth
• D) placenta

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