Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?
A. It encases the baby with a fluid-filled membrane.
B. It fights infections in the baby.
C. It removes body wastes from the baby.
D. It produces hormones that stimulate lactation.
Answer: A
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b. Joseph Wolpe. c. Sigmund Freud. d. Aaron Beck.
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a. ?content of the behavior b. ?sociocultural context c. ?behavioral consequences d. ?genetic predispositions