Give biological explanation for the following. The placenta is an important structure for the development of a fetus.

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Placenta:
During pregnancy, the placenta is a structure that matures in the uterus.
A growing baby gets oxygen and nutrients from this structure.
It also cleans the baby's blood of waste materials.
The placenta adheres to the uterine wall, and the umbilical cord of the newborn emerges from it.

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