The Umbilical Cord Connects the Embryo with the _______

Question

The umbilical cord connects the embryo with the _______.
A) mother's vagina
B) placenta
C) amnion
D) mother's umbilicus

Accepted Answer

The umbilical cord serves as a connection between the developing fetus and the placenta. It contains blood vessels that transport oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the developing fetus, and waste products from the fetus to the placenta for elimination.