Asked by
Jennifer M Santos
on Dec 21, 2024
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The structure that provides the fetal contribution to the placenta is the:
A) chorion.
B) amnion.
C) umbilicus.
D) uterine lining.
Placenta
An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to growing babies while removing waste products from the baby’s blood.
Chorion
A membrane that surrounds the amnion and becomes the fetal component of the placenta.
- Understand the function and importance of the umbilical cord and placenta during the development of a fetus.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and importance of the umbilical cord and placenta during the development of a fetus.