The placenta ________.
A. transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus
B. transfers sperm to the egg so fertilization can occur
C. filters viruses and toxins from the mother's bloodstream, preventing them from reaching the embryo/fetus
D. synthesizes the essential micronutrients that the embryo/fetus requires for growth and development
Answer: A
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