The umbilical cord:
A. separates from the placenta shortly after birth.
B. carries blood away from the baby via the artery.
C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein.
D. contains two veins and one large umbilical artery.
Answer: C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein.
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