Which of the following statements about the placenta is false?

a. The mother's body disposes of wastes for both mother and child

b. The placenta begins forming early in pregnancy.
c. Maternal and fetal blood mix in the placenta.
d. Embryonic blood vessels exchange substances with maternal blood.


c

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