2. The placenta serves all of the following functions in pregnancy EXCEPT for: t

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2. The placenta serves all of the following functions in pregnancy EXCEPT for:

transmitting food from the mother to the growing embryo.

eliminating wastes from the embryo to the mother.

screening out of some, but not all, harmful substances.

secreting testosterone when the embryo is male.

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Explain Vygotsky's concept of private speech.

transmitting food from the mother to the growing embryo.

eliminating wastes from the embryo to the mother.

screening out of some, but not all, harmful substances.

secreting testosterone when the embryo is male.

Explanation / Answer

2. Correct Answer - D

The placenta is an organ which connects the fetus to its mother. The placenta provides nutrition by passing the food from the mothers blood to the fetal blood. It helps eliminating and excreting waste such as urea. The placenta does not secrete testosterone, however it does secrete hormones such as progesterone and estrogen

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