Except endocrine function, what are the other functions of placenta.
Except endocrine function, what are the other functions of placenta.
The placenta facilitate the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo and also removal of carbon dioxide and excretory/waste materials produced by the embryo. The placenta is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substances to and from the embryo.
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Which of the following organ is differentiated first during development ?
Which of the following organ is differentiated first during development ?
- [AIIMS 2012]
Match the columns
Column $I$
Column $II$
$(a)$ Third week
$(1)$ Development of pre umbilical code
$(b)$ Third month
$(2)$ Body develops but head remains big
$(c)$ Fourth week
$(3)$ Embryonic slit widens
$(d)$ Fourth month
$(4)$ Muscles activate
Match the columns
| Column $I$ | Column $II$ |
| $(a)$ Third week | $(1)$ Development of pre umbilical code |
| $(b)$ Third month | $(2)$ Body develops but head remains big |
| $(c)$ Fourth week | $(3)$ Embryonic slit widens |
| $(d)$ Fourth month | $(4)$ Muscles activate |
Choose incorrect pair :
Choose incorrect pair :
Several hormones like $hCG, hPL$, estrogen, progesterone are produced by
Several hormones like $hCG, hPL$, estrogen, progesterone are produced by
- [NEET 2016]
$A$ : Placenta is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substance to and from the embryo
$R$ : Placenta acts as an endocrine tissue
$A$ : Placenta is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substance to and from the embryo
$R$ : Placenta acts as an endocrine tissue