Question

Which one of the following is not the function of placenta?

• A. facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo
• B. secretes oestrogen
• C. facilitates the removal of carbon dioxide and waste materials from embryo
• D. secretes oxytocin during parturition

Answer 1

The correct option is D secretes oxytocin during parturition

Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and is secreted into the bloodstream by the posterior pituitary gland.
The functions of placenta are supply to oxygen and nutrients to embryo, secretes hormones as oestrogen, hCG, hpL, etc., facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste materials from embryo.