The structure that contains two arteries and one vein, and connects the developing embryo to the mother's body, is called the
A) amnion.
B) placenta.
C) embryo.
D) umbilical cord.

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The structure that contains two arteries and one vein and connects the developing embryo to the mother's body is called the umbilical cord. The amnion is a membrane that surrounds and protects the embryo. The placenta is an organ that develops during pregnancy and provides nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo. The embryo is the developing organism from fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation.

The Structure That Contains Two Arteries and One Vein, and Connects