The placenta is the ____.
A) developing infant during its 2nd through 8th week after conception until birth
B) developing infant from the 8th week after conception until birth
C) muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
D) infant from birth until her first birthday
E) organ from which the infant receives nourishment

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The placenta is an organ that develops during pregnancy and is responsible for providing oxygen, nutrients, and waste removal for the developing fetus. It is attached to the lining of the uterus and is connected to the fetus via the umbilical cord. It is not the developing infant itself, but rather an organ that supports the infant's growth and development in the uterus. Therefore, the best choice is E - the organ from which the infant receives nourishment.

The Placenta Is the ____