REPRODUCTION
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
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allow direct exchange of blood between the mother and fetus for nutrition.
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facilitate gas and nutrient exchange between the fetus and mother.
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support the weight of the developing fetus in the uterus.
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store gases and nutrients for later delivery to the fetus.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The placenta acts to provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, whilst removing carbon dioxide and other waste products. It metabolises a number of substances and can release metabolic products into maternal and/or fetal circulations.
Detailed explanation-2: -The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby. It also removes waste products from the baby’s blood.
Detailed explanation-3: -Through the blood vessels in the umbilical cord, the fetus receives all the necessary nutrition, oxygen, and life support from the mother through the placenta. Waste products and carbon dioxide from the fetus are sent back through the umbilical cord and placenta to the mother’s circulation to be eliminated.
Detailed explanation-4: -The placenta, commonly referred to as the afterbirth, is a disc of tissue that connects a mother’s uterus to the umbilical cord, and is ultimately responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to a fetus.
Detailed explanation-5: -Functions of the placenta include: Provides your baby with oxygen and nutrients. Removes harmful waste and carbon dioxide from your baby. Produces hormones that help your baby grow.