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What is the function of placenta?Plz give this answer fast kal mera test haa ... |
| Answer» Placenta is the circular organ present in the uterus of pregnant mammals which is required for the nourishment and maintenance of the fetus. It performs various function like:1) Nutrition : It helps to transport nutrients from mother\'s blood to foetus for its development.2) Respiration: It provides oxygen to the fetus and take CO2 away from the fetus.3) Excretion: It helps in the removal of waste products from the fetus and transfers them to mother\'s blood.4) Immunity: It provides immunity to the fetus. Antibodies developed in mother passes onto fetus through the placenta.5) Storage: Placenta can stores some fats, glycogen and iron.6) Secretion of hormones: It secretes many hormones like estrogen, progesterone, gonadotropin and placental lactogen, thus functions as an endocrine gland. | |