The Umbilical Cord of a Mammal Connects The

Question

The umbilical cord of a mammal connects the
A) amnion and the chorion.
B) fetus and the placenta.
C) embryo and the amnion.
D) yolk sac and the allantois.
E) maternal and fetal bloodstreams.

Accepted Answer

The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, which is attached to the wall of the uterus. The umbilical cord contains blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus, and waste products from the fetus to the placenta.