The disk-shaped structure that nourishes the embryo and fetus is called the:
A) amniotic sac
B) umbilical disk
C) embryonic disk
D) placenta

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The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and is responsible for providing nutrients and oxygen to the growing fetus. The other choices are structures associated with the development of the fetus, but do not provide the essential nutrients for fetal growth and development.

The Disk-Shaped Structure That Nourishes the Embryo and Fetus Is