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What is the surface of the placenta that faces the fetus like?
What is the surface of the placenta that faces the fetus like?
Smooth, shiny, and glistening
How many cotyledons does the maternal surface of the placenta typically divide into?
How many cotyledons does the maternal surface of the placenta typically divide into?
15-25
What type of cells covers the surface of the septa in the placenta?
What type of cells covers the surface of the septa in the placenta?
Syncytial cells
What is the term for the abnormal shape of the placenta where it consists of two equal lobes connected by placental tissue?
What is the term for the abnormal shape of the placenta where it consists of two equal lobes connected by placental tissue?
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What is the function of the placenta that involves producing enzymes?
What is the function of the placenta that involves producing enzymes?
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What is the term for the placenta's ability to act as a barrier?
What is the term for the placenta's ability to act as a barrier?
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What is placenta circumvallate characterized by?
What is placenta circumvallate characterized by?
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What is placenta fenestrate?
What is placenta fenestrate?
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What is placenta membranous?
What is placenta membranous?
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What is the characteristic of placenta previa?
What is the characteristic of placenta previa?
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What is velamentous placenta?
What is velamentous placenta?
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What is placenta accreta?
What is placenta accreta?
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What is the function of cytotrophoblast proliferation through Syncytiotrophoblast?
What is the function of cytotrophoblast proliferation through Syncytiotrophoblast?
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What is the placental barrier composed of early in pregnancy?
What is the placental barrier composed of early in pregnancy?
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What is the purpose of the placental barrier?
What is the purpose of the placental barrier?
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What is the function of the decidua during the fourth and fifth months of pregnancy?
What is the function of the decidua during the fourth and fifth months of pregnancy?
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What is the role of the cytotrophoblast shell?
What is the role of the cytotrophoblast shell?
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What is the function of chorionic villi?
What is the function of chorionic villi?
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