Which is not the function of placenta?

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(A) The placenta is a structural and functional unit between the developing embryo (foetus) and the maternal body.Its primary functions include:$1$. F

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Secretes insulin during parturition

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(A) The placenta is a structural and functional unit between the developing embryo (foetus) and the maternal body.Its primary functions include:$1$. Facilitating the supply of $O_2$ and nutrients to the embryo.$2$. Facilitating the removal of $CO_2$ and waste materials produced by the embryo.$3$. Acting as an endocrine tissue by producing several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin $(hCG)$,human placental lactogen $(hPL)$,estrogens,and progestogens.It does not secrete insulin. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas. Therefore,option $A$ is the correct answer.

Hormone	Site of production
$A$. $hCG$ and $hPL$	$(ii)$ Placenta
$B$. Progesterone	$(iii)$ Corpus luteum
$C$. Androgens	$(iv)$ Leydig cells
$D$. Relaxin	$(i)$ Ovary

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