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What is the function of the umbilical cord?

Options

  1. ATransport of substances to and from the placenta
  2. BSupply of oxygen and nutrients to the maternal body
  3. CTransport of substances to and from the uterus
  4. DTransport of substances to and from the embryo

Correct answer

D. Transport of substances to and from the embryo

Step-by-step solution

The placenta facilitate the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo and also removal of carbon dioxide and excretory/waste materials produced by the embryo. The placenta is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substances to and from the embryo..

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