At what time in the pregnancy is the placenta fully prepared to fulfill the needs of the developing fetus?
What will be an ideal response
The placenta is fully formed and functional as a nutritive, respiratory, excretory, and endocrine organ by the end of the third month of pregnancy.
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A) homologous B) homocentric C) recessive D) maternal E) dominant
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which tastant is NOT correctly matched with its process of depolarization?
A. salty - Na+ B. umami - G protein C. bitter - K+ D. sour - H+ E. sweet - G protein
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The brain is formed from ________.
A. epithelial tissue B. muscle tissue C. connective tissue D. nerve tissue
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