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JAMB Biology 1980 Question 10

Question 10

Reproduction in Animals

The organ through which food and oxygen are supplied to the human embryo and which also prevents harmful materials from reaching the embryo is the

  1. A.amnion
  2. B.uterus
  3. C.placenta
  4. D.umbilical cord
  5. E.fallopian tube.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (placenta)

Explanation

The placenta exchanges food, oxygen and wastes between mother and fetus and acts as a barrier to many harmful substances.