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on: Jun 22, 2018
What is the function of the placenta?
 
  to screen out potentially harmful substances
  to exchange blood between the mother and the developing embryo
  to protect and nourish the developing fetus
  to create antibodies for the developing fetus

Question 2

About a week after conception, the outer layer of the multiplying cells forms a protective circle or shell that will become the
 
  placenta.
  umbilical cord.
  vernix.
  infant.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

to protect and nourish the developing fetus

Answer to Question 2

placenta


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