Question
During the reproductive cycle of a human female, when, where and how does a placenta develop? What is the function of placenta during pregnancy and embryo development?
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Answer
After implantation, uterus, chorionic villi and uterine tissue become interdigitated (physically fused) to form a structural and functional unit between the developing embryo and the maternal body called placenta.
Functions:
Functions:
- Placenta facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo.
- Removes carbon dioxide, waste material and excretory material produced by the embryo.
- Produces hCG/ hPL, estrogens and progestrogens.
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