The perinatal nurse explains to a student the different mechanisms by which substances are transported across the placenta.Which mechanisms are included?
A) Active diffusion
B) Bulk flow
C) Endocytosis
D) Osmosis
E) Pinocytosis

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Several mechanisms exist to transport substances across the placenta.These include passive or simple diffusion,facilitated diffusion,active diffusion,pinocytosis,endocytosis,bulk flow,accidental capillary breaks,and independent movement.

The Perinatal Nurse Explains to a Student the Different Mechanisms