The placenta is best described as the:
A) lower end of the uterus that opens during labor to allow childbirth.
B) temporary organ of pregnancy that provides nourishment and oxygen to the fetus.
C) membranous sac that contains the fluid that surrounds the fetus.
D) thick lining of the uterus that is shed each month during menstruation.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The heart is surrounded by the __________ __________.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word