Question
Science Question on Human Reproduction
The incorrect statement about placenta is: (A) It is a disc embedded in the uterine wall. (B) It connects the embryo to the side of the uterus. (C) It has a very small surface area for glucose and oxygen to pass from mother to embryo. (D) It secretes hormones for maintaining pregnancy.
A
It is a disc embedded in the uterine wall.
B
It connects the embryo to the side of the uterus.
C
It has a very small surface area for glucose and oxygen to pass from mother to embryo.
D
It secretes hormones for maintaining pregnancy.
Answer
It has a very small surface area for glucose and oxygen to pass from mother to embryo.
Explanation
Solution
The placenta has a large surface area, allowing efficient nutrient and oxygen transfer between the mother and the embryo.