Question

Select 3 that apply.The purpose of placenta is to: Select all that apply.pass along oxygenfeed the growing embryoremove wastefeed the larvapass along nitrogen

Answer 1

The placenta is an organ developed in the uterus during pregnancy, it works as an endocrine gland, secreting hormones, and also provides oxygen, and nutrients to the baby.

In the bind point between the placenta and the uterus begins the umbilical cord.

also has a filter function that allows the movement of certain particles.

From the options given

• pass along oxygen --> ,is true

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• feed the growing embryo-->, is true

• remove waste -->, is true

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• feed the larva--> ,is false

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• pass along nitrogen--> ,is true, but mainly as nutrients.

The answer is to pass along oxygen, feed the growing embryo, and remove waste