The ________ is the organ of pregnancy that transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.
A. uterus
B. ovary
C. endometrium
D. placenta
Answer: D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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