The umbilical cord, which connects the fetus to the placenta, contains:

a. one vein and one artery c. one artery and two veins
b. two veins and two arteries d. two arteries and one vein


D

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A Incorrect. The umbilical cord, which connects the fetus to the placenta, does not contain one vein and one artery.
B Incorrect. The umbilical cord, which connects the fetus to the placenta, does not contain two veins and two arteries.
C Incorrect. The umbilical cord, which connects the fetus to the placenta, does not contain one artery and two veins.
D Correct. The umbilical cord, which connects the fetus to the placenta, does contains two arteries and one vein.

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