Which of the following statements about the umbilical cord is false?

A. It contains blood vessels from the embryo
B. It contains blood vessels from the mother
C. It is derived from the allantois
D. It joins the placenta and the embryo
E. It carries nutrients and wastes


Ans: B. It contains blood vessels from the mother

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