3. Which structure is the site of nutrient and gas exchange between the mother and a growing fetus? (Points : 1)
placenta
umbilical cord
fallopian tube
uterus

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thomaster · Answer

It's the cord :)

anonymous · Answer

placenta

anonymous · Answer

The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

anonymous · Answer

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/placenta/MY01945

anonymous · Answer

The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply

anonymous · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placenta

thomaster · Answer

The umbilical vein supplies the fetus with oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta. Kinda a tricky question...

thomaster · Answer

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