Which of the following statements does NOT describe a function of the placenta?

Select one:

a. Protein and minerals move from the fetal blood to the maternal blood.

b. Nutrients and oxygen move from the maternal blood to the fetal blood.

c. Metabolic wastes move from the fetal blood to the maternal blood.

d. Carbon dioxide moves from the fetal blood to the maternal blood.

6 years ago

Answered By Yamini G

Option 1- movement or exchange of proteins and minerals occurs from maternal blood to fetal blood through placenta. 

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