Plancental Functions
What is the main function of the placenta?
Transporting oxygen to the fetus
Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?
Production of red blood cells for the fetus
What hormone does the placenta produce to maintain pregnancy?
Progesterone
Which of the following allows the exchange of gases between mother and fetus through the placenta?
Chorionic villi
What is the role of the placenta in fetal development?
Regulates fetal growth and development
Which layer of the uterus does the placenta attach to?
Endometrium
What is the function of the umbilical cord?
Transfers nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
Which of the following is true about the placenta?
It provides immune protection to the fetus
How does the placenta protect the fetus from infections?
By forming a physical barrier
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the placenta?
It is expelled from the body after childbirth