what is placenta and it is so important?
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#It act as a barrier between foetus and mother. #Although there is no blending of the two blood supplies, the placenta act as an ultrafilter, soluble nutrients, hormones, antibodies, etc. can pass from mother to foetus.
#It helps in exchange of gases.
The umbilical cord connects the foetus to the placenta.