What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
  1. To provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus
  2. To produce hormones only
  3. To protect the fetus from infections
  4. To store waste products

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
  • Step 1: The placenta forms in the uterus after the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall.
  • Step 2: The placenta connects to the fetus through the umbilical cord.
  • Step 3: The placenta takes oxygen from the mother's blood and delivers it to the fetus.
  • Step 4: The placenta also provides essential nutrients from the mother's blood to the fetus.
  • Step 5: As the fetus produces waste, the placenta helps remove these waste products back to the mother's blood.
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