Which of the following is a function of the placenta?
a.
mixing the blood of the mother and the fetus
b.
protecting the fetus from any drugs or alcohol in the mother's body
c.
providing nutrients to the fetus
d.
cushioning and protecting the fetus
e.
passing on maternal hormones to the fetus

Question

Which of the following is a function of the placenta?
a.
mixing the blood of the mother and the fetus
b.
protecting the fetus from any drugs or alcohol in the mother's body
c.
providing nutrients to the fetus
d.
cushioning and protecting the fetus
e.
passing on maternal hormones to the fetus

praetorian.10 · Answer

@superhelp101

jgirl128 · Answer

I'm pretty sure it's provide nutrients to the fetus

superhelp101 · Answer

placenta is flattened circular organ in the uterus of pregnant eutherian mammals, nourishing and maintaining the fetus through the umbilical cord.
so yeah i agree with @jgirl128 :D

jgirl128 · Answer

do you wanna hear something really gross

jgirl128 · Answer

when you're a fetus in your mom's womb, you float around in your pee and drink it

jgirl128 · Answer

isn't that nasty

superhelp101 · Answer

:/ that's not pleasant

jgirl128 · Answer

I know