Question

explain the term placenta ?

Answer 1

The placenta is an organ that develops in your uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and removes waste products from your baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of your uterus, and your baby's umbilical cord arises from it.Ap

Answer 2

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Short answer
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Placenta is the connection between mother and embryo. Placenta play the role of respiration,nourishment and excretion of the embryo. As well as embryo gets nutrition from mother blood through placenta.
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Long answer
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Placenta is a special umbilical cord develops in the fourth week which establishes an intimate connection between the foetal membrane and the uterine wall.
Functions of placenta
The exchange of material between the mother's blood and the blood of foetus takes place through placenta.It serves as a nutritive,respiratory and excretory organ of the foetus.
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