What is placenta? What is its importance?

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Placenta and functions:
Placenta is the temporary vascular organ.
It is found in mammals.
It develops from blastocyst after implantation.
It is connected to the fetus via the umbilical cord.
It supports the growth of the embryo to the fetus.
A developing child gets oxygen and other nutrition through the placenta.

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