The placenta is the organ that:
a. Protects the fetus against shock or adhesion
b. Directly connects the fetal and maternal blood supplies
c. Transfers maternal nutrients to the fetus
d. Connects the embryo to the vaginal wall
Ans: c. Transfers maternal nutrients to the fetus
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The ABCDE rule is used for classifying burns
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) B) hemophilia C) thrombocytopenia D) pulmonary embolism E) septicemia