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justinmsk

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The placenta:
 
  A) allows fetal and maternal bloodstreams to mix.
  B) contains amniotic fluid.
  C) acts as a medium for the passage of nutrients from the mother to the embryo.
  D) is the fine, downy hair that covers the fetus in the womb.

Question 2

When a nerve impulse reaches a synapse, it jumps across the synaptic cleft like a spark because of its electrical nature.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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momo1250

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

False


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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