What is placenta? What are its functions?



What is placenta? What are its functions?..

Answer / Jyoti Singh

The placenta, as previously mentioned in question 254983, is a temporary organ that develops in mammals during pregnancy. Its primary function is to facilitate the exchange of nutrients, waste products, and gases between the mother and developing fetus through the umbilical cord.

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