Question

A group of nursing students are preparing a presentation for a health fair illustrating the structures found during a pregnancy. Which structures should the students point out form a protective barrier around the developing fetus?

Answer 1

Answer: The Placenta.

Explanation: The placenta is considered to be the key barrier between the mother and the fetus.

The Placenta serves the following functions:

1. Regulating the delivery of essential nutrients.

2. Removing waste.

3. Protecting the fetus from potentially noxious substances.