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Role of placenta |
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Answer» The placenta is an organ found only in mammals during development of foetus. It is made up of cells derived from both mother and foetus.\tPlacenta allows the exchange of materials between mother and foetus.\tIt allows the transfer of nutrients and oxygen from mother to foetus.\tWaste products excreted by the foetus like urea, uric acid and even carbon dioxide are diffused to maternal blood stream by the placenta.\tAntibodies pass through the placenta that provides immunity to the foetus.\tPlacenta secretes several hormones that are essential for foetal development. Placenta helps to give nutrition to the foetus which makes baby healthy ... |
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