Question

Physiology of placenta is same as function of placenta

Answer 1

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The term placenta receives approximately 70% of uterine blood flow. Maternal blood enters the intervillous space via the spiral arteries and bathes the outer lining of the villi, the syncytiotrophoblast. ... Once transfer has taken place, nutrient-rich blood returns to the fetus via the umbilical vein.

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Answer 2

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The placenta is the interface between mother and fetus. Functions of the placenta include gas exchange, metabolic transfer, hormone secretion, and fetal protection. Nutrient and drug transfer across the placenta are by passive diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, and pinocytosis.