What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?
  1. To provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus
  2. To produce hormones
  3. To remove waste products from the fetus
  4. All of the above

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?
  • Step 1: Understand that the placenta is an organ that forms in the uterus during pregnancy.
  • Step 2: Know that the placenta connects the mother to the baby through the umbilical cord.
  • Step 3: Learn that the placenta allows nutrients from the mother's blood to pass to the baby.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the placenta helps remove waste products from the baby's blood.
  • Step 5: Remember that the placenta produces hormones that support the pregnancy.
No concepts available.
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely