When teaching parents about their newborn's transition to extrauterine life,the nurse explains which organs are nonfunctional during fetal life.They are the
A) Kidneys and adrenals
B) Lungs and liver
C) Eyes and ears
D) Gastrointestinal system

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During fetal life, the lungs and liver are not fully functional as the fetus receives oxygen from the mother's placenta and the liver's functions are performed by the mother's liver. The kidneys and adrenals, eyes and ears, and gastrointestinal system are all functional and play a role in fetal development.

When Teaching Parents About Their Newborn's Transition to Extrauterine Life,the