The placenta allows the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and wastes through the ______.

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The umbilical cord connects the placenta to the fetus and is responsible for the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and wastes between the mother and fetus. The mesoderm is a layer of cells in the early embryo that gives rise to the muscles, bones, and connective tissue. The endoderm is a layer of cells in the early embryo that gives rise to the lining of the digestive tract and respiratory system. The amniotic fluid surrounds and protects the fetus during development, but does not play a role in nutrient/waste exchange.

The Placenta Allows the Exchange of Nutrients, Oxygen, and Wastes