<prompt> What are the vessels in umbilical cord?1 artery, 2 veins2 arteries, 1 vein1 artery, 1 vein2 arteries, 2 veins  <response>: Ans. B 2 arteries, 1 veinRef: I.B. Singh, 9th ed. pg. 59Remember 2AV Umbilical cord is the structure which connects mother to fetus and acts as a bridge for transfer of blood and other nutrients from mother to baby. It contains 2 arteries and one vein. Arteries carry deoxygenated blood from fetus to mother while vein carries oxygenated blood from mother towards fetus. Cord contains Whartons jelly and the structures embedded in this are: 2 arteries and 1 vein Allantois and Remains of Vitello intestinal duct 