Question

Placenta has endocrine function. Does it have other functions? Explain.

Answer 1

The placenta is a flattened circular organ in the uterus of pregnant mammals that nourishes and maintains the fetus through the umbilical cord. This cord is the main link from the fetus to the placenta. Through it, the placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removes waste products.

Answer 2

Placenta is an organ which is the mechanical connection between the mother and the foetus.

It not only performs endocrine functions.. it has many more as follows:-
# It is the connective tissue between the foetus añd mother
# It provides nourishment to the developing embryo
# It provides oxy gen to the foetus
# It carries nitrogenous waste from the foetus and helps in its excretion
# It provides antibodies to the developing embryo from mother ...antibodies such as IgE



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