Which type/types of placenta is/are found in human beings-

Chorionic

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Metadiscoidal

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Haemochorial

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Haemochorial
The human placenta is a hemochorial placenta, which means that maternal blood is in direct contact with fetal trophoblast. It is mostly circular in shape and is therefore said to be discoidal. So, the correct option is 'Haemochorial'.

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