The specialized organ that provides nourishment and filters away waste products from the developing baby is called the
A) placenta.
B) uterus.
C) umbilical cord.
D) embryo.
E) amnion

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The placenta is the specialized organ that connects the developing baby to the uterine wall and provides nourishment and removes waste products through the mother's blood supply. The uterus is the organ where the baby grows, but it does not provide direct nourishment or filter waste products. The umbilical cord connects the baby to the placenta and serves as a pathway for the exchange of nutrients and waste products. The embryo is the early stage of development before the formation of organs such as the placenta, and the amnion is the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the developing baby within the uterus.

The Specialized Organ That Provides Nourishment and Filters Away Waste