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what is placenta? state its two roles?

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Placenta is a temporary organ which connects fetus to uterine wall.

Two roles of placenta are:

  • Act as fetal lung by exchanging oxygen and carbondioxide from maternal blood.
  • It enables fetus to take nutrients from mother.


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