CBSE · Class 10 · Science · How do Organisms Reproduce?What is placenta? Mention its primary role in human reproduction.
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The placenta is a specialized disc-like vascular tissue embedded in the uterine wall that connects the developing fetus to the maternal bloodstream. It plays a critical role in providing nutrients and oxygen from the mother's blood to the growing embryo. Additionally, it helps in the removal of metabolic waste products, such as carbon dioxide and urea, generated by the fetus into the maternal blood.
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