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1
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thymus

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  • an organ of the endocrine and lymphatic systems

- secretes hormones; involved in immunity

2
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placenta

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  • composed of both maternal and fetal tissues

- exchange of substances between maternal and fetal blood occurs here

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umbilical cord

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  • contains umbilical vessels

- extends between the placenta and the umbilicus of the fetus

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umbilical artery

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  • paired

- blood flows from the fetus to the placenta

5
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umbilical vein

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  • single

- blood flows from the placenta to the fetus

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