Question
During pregnancy in mammals, a fetus is connected to the mother by an umbilical cord and a placenta. Through this umbilical cord and placenta, the fetus receives oxygen and nutrients from the mother and eliminates any waste produced.
Which body systems MOST DIRECTLY work together with the mother’s reproductive system to deliver nutrients to and remove waste from the fetus?
{silence}Option A.{silence}
Digestive, excretory, immune, respiratory
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Circulatory, excretory, nervous, respiratory
{silence}Option C.{silence}
Digestive, endocrine, respiratory, skeletal
{silence}Option D.{silence}
Circulatory, digestive, excretory, respiratory
Which body systems MOST DIRECTLY work together with the mother’s reproductive system to deliver nutrients to and remove waste from the fetus?
{silence}Option A.{silence}
Digestive, excretory, immune, respiratory
{silence}Option Be.{silence}
Circulatory, excretory, nervous, respiratory
{silence}Option C.{silence}
Digestive, endocrine, respiratory, skeletal
{silence}Option D.{silence}
Circulatory, digestive, excretory, respiratory
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The body systems that MOST DIRECTLY work together with the mother's reproductive system to deliver nutrients to and remove waste from the fetus are:
**Option B: Circulatory, excretory, nervous, respiratory**
The circulatory system is crucial as it transports blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients to the fetus through the placenta. The excretory system helps to eliminate waste. While the nervous system is important for overall regulation, the respiratory system is also necessary as it ensures that the mother has sufficient oxygen, which is then provided to the fetus through the circulatory system.
However, if we analyze it further, while the nervous system is important for the overall function, the circulatory and respiratory systems are the primary ones involved in nutrient and gas exchange.
The most relevant systems for direct nutrient and waste exchange would really focus on circulatory and possibly respiratory (from the mother). The best choice for direct involvement in nutrient delivery and waste removal is actually **option D: Circulatory, digestive, excretory, respiratory**, as it covers more ground regarding how the mother provides nutrients and deals with waste.
Given this deeper analysis, I would revise my response to favor **Option D** as it includes the primary systems involved.
So, the final answer is **Option D: Circulatory, digestive, excretory, respiratory.**
**Option B: Circulatory, excretory, nervous, respiratory**
The circulatory system is crucial as it transports blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients to the fetus through the placenta. The excretory system helps to eliminate waste. While the nervous system is important for overall regulation, the respiratory system is also necessary as it ensures that the mother has sufficient oxygen, which is then provided to the fetus through the circulatory system.
However, if we analyze it further, while the nervous system is important for the overall function, the circulatory and respiratory systems are the primary ones involved in nutrient and gas exchange.
The most relevant systems for direct nutrient and waste exchange would really focus on circulatory and possibly respiratory (from the mother). The best choice for direct involvement in nutrient delivery and waste removal is actually **option D: Circulatory, digestive, excretory, respiratory**, as it covers more ground regarding how the mother provides nutrients and deals with waste.
Given this deeper analysis, I would revise my response to favor **Option D** as it includes the primary systems involved.
So, the final answer is **Option D: Circulatory, digestive, excretory, respiratory.**