A group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and offspring intertwine but do not connect is the:
A) amnion.
B) placenta.
C) embryo.
D) umbilical cord.

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The placenta is the organ that allows for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus. It is composed of small blood vessels from the mother and offspring that intertwine but do not connect.

A Group of Tissues in Which Small Blood Vessels from the Mother