What is placenta? How does it develop?
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→ Placenta is a structural and functional unit between developing embryo (foetus) and maternal body.
→ After implantation, finger-like projections appear on the trophoblast called chorionic villi which are surrounded by the uterine tissue and maternal blood.
→ The chorionic villi and uterine tissue become interdigitated with each other and jointly form placenta.
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