Which of the following is true in reference to what may pass through the placental barriers?

A) hormones, blood cells, and nutrients
B) nutrients and respiratory gases only
C) respiratory gases, hormones, nutrients, and blood cells
D) nutrients, respiratory gases, wastes, and alcohol


D

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