Question

what is placenta ? write two functions of placenta

Answer 1

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Defination:

The cord connecting mother and baby in the womb is placenta.

Their Functions:

==> To transport food to the body.

==> To remove toxic wastes from the baby.

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Answer 2

A disc shaped organ or special tissue in the uterus of pregnant mammal, nourishing and maintaining the foetus through the umbilical cord.
Functions of Placenta :
(i) Provides large surface area for glucose and oxygen to pass from mother to the embryo.
(ii) Removal of waste generated in the developing embryo into the mother's blood.



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