Which of the following is not true regarding placenta?
A
Removal of waste from embryo
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B
Supply nutrients to the developing embryo
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C
Develops between uterine wall & embryo
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D
Site of Implantation
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Solution
The correct option is D Site of Implantation The placenta develops between the uterine wall and the foetus. It facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo. The developing embryo will also generate waste products which are removed by transferring them to the mother's blood through the placenta.While the site of implantation is uterine endometrium.