It is the job of the amniotic sac to
A) allow the fetus to exchange nutrients and wastes with the mother.
B) help the developing fetus maintain a stable temperature.
C) filter germs and drugs away from the developing fetus.
D) provide oxygenated blood to the developing child.

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The amniotic sac encloses the developing fetus in amniotic fluid, which helps maintain a stable temperature and provides a cushion against external pressures and impacts, but it does not directly exchange nutrients and wastes, filter germs and drugs, or provide oxygenated blood to the fetus. These functions are primarily performed by the placenta and the mother's body.

It Is the Job of the Amniotic Sac to