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What is placenta ? Write any two major functions of placenta ? 

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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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