Functions of placenta

Describe five functions of placenta in female reproduction.(10marks)

 



Suggested resposponses


Protection; maternal blood and foetal blood do not mix. This ensures that the pathogens and toxins from maternal blood do not reach the foetus;

Nutrition; the placenta facilitates the transfer of the nutrients from the maternal blood to the foetus;

Excretion; placenta facilitates the removal of the nitrogenous wastes from the foetus...