5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?
Facilitating waste exchange
When does the placenta begin developing?
Shortly after implantation
What connects the placenta to the fetus?
Umbilical cord
What is the 'maternal part' of the placenta?
Decidual tissue
When did mammalian placentas first evolve?
150 million to 200 million years ago
Test your knowledge about the placenta and its important functions during pregnancy in this informative quiz. Explore topics such as nutrient exchange, hormone production, and the role of the placenta in maternal-fetal circulation.
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