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Functions of Placenta (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about the functions of placenta. i. Respiratory: Since fetus is not exposed to the outside atmosphere, the fetal lung will be in solid state. The oxygen requirement by the developing fetus and removal of carbon dioxide from the fetal body should be taken care off by the maternal blood. Hence placenta acts as a [...]

By |2016-11-06T04:09:46+00:00November 6, 2016|Reproduction|Comments Off on Functions of Placenta (With Diagram)

Formation of Placenta | Embryology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Placenta 2. Types of Placenta 3. Organogenesis 4. Functions. Meaning of Placenta: The embryo, specially in eutherian mammals, becomes implanted to the ute­rine wall. The process of implantation in­volves tissue interaction and establishment of connection between the uterine wall and the extraembryonic membranes. The region of attachment between the embryo­nic [...]

By |2016-10-13T19:29:47+00:00October 13, 2016|Embryology|Comments Off on Formation of Placenta | Embryology
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