In Utero, the Fetus is Nourished by the ________

Question

In utero, the fetus is nourished by the ________.
A)Umbilical cord
B)Amniotic fluid
C)Placenta
D)Amnion

Accepted Answer

The placenta is an organ that forms on the wall of the uterus and provides the fetus with oxygen, nutrients, and removes waste products. The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, but it is not responsible for nourishing the fetus. The amniotic fluid and amnion surround the fetus and provide protection, but do not directly provide nourishment.