Which of these is a function of the placenta?
A. To store the embryo's wastes

B. To hold the fetus upside down for birth

C.To digest food for the fetus

D. To bring oxygen to the embryo's cells

Respuesta :

The answer is D, The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby. It also removes waste products from the baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby's umbilical cord arises from it.