On the diagram, 2 is pointing to the
A) maternal arteriole
B) fetal blood vessels
C) umbilical cord
D) intervillous space

Question

On the diagram, 2 is pointing to the 
A) maternal arteriole 
B) fetal blood vessels 
C) umbilical cord 
D) intervillous space

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diagram shows a cross-section of the placenta. Number 2 is pointing to the fetal blood vessels which carries the blood from the fetus to the placenta to exchange nutrients, oxygen, and waste with the mother's blood. Therefore, the best choice is B, fetal blood vessels.

On the Diagram, 2 Is Pointing to the