Question

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the newborn is separated from the placenta by cutting the

Explanation:

The umbilical cord is the structure that connects the fetus (and later the newborn) to the placenta. It contains blood vessels that transport nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the fetus and waste products from the fetus to the mother. After birth, when the baby is no longer dependent on the placenta for these functions, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut.

Answer:

umbilical cord