Which of the following structures is responsible for the exchange of nutrients a

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following structures is responsible for the exchange of nutrients and waste between the mother and fetus?
  1. Umbilical cord
  2. Amniotic sac
  3. Placenta
  4. Chorion

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following structures is responsible for the exchange of nutrients and waste between the mother and fetus?
  • Step 1: Understand that during pregnancy, the mother and fetus need to share nutrients and remove waste.
  • Step 2: Identify the structure in the mother's body that connects to the fetus.
  • Step 3: Learn that this structure is called the placenta.
  • Step 4: Know that the placenta allows nutrients to pass from the mother to the fetus and waste to pass from the fetus to the mother.
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