Question

describe in brief tphe structure and function of placenta

Answer 1

The placenta is the composite structure of embryonic and maternal tissues that supplies nutrients to the developing embryo. The placenta serves three main functions: Attach the fetus to the uterine wall. ... Allow the fetus to transfer waste products to the mother's blood.

Answer 2

PLACENTA..

STRUCTURE-The structure of placenta is a disc-like tissue

that gets formed when foetus is embedded to the wall of

uterus after fertilization.

*It joins the mother to baby via umbilical cord.

FUNCTION-

1)It acts as a nutritive,respiratory and excretory tract between

mother and baby.

2)It provides nourishment to the growing foetus.