The Student Nurse Learns That Some of the Embryo's Intestines

The student nurse learns that some of the embryo's intestines remain within the umbilical cord during the embryonic period because the

A) umbilical cord is much larger at this time than it will be at the end of pregnancy.
B) intestines begin their development within the umbilical cord.
C) nutrient content of the blood is higher in this location.
D) abdomen is too small to contain all the organs while they are developing.

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