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Which of the following is not the function of placenta ?

Option: 1

Facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo


Option: 2

Secretes oxytocin during parturition.
 


Option: 3

Facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo.
 


Option: 4

Secretes estrogen 


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Placentation -

  • The placenta facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo and also removal of carbon dioxide and excretory/waste materials produced by the embryo. 
  • The placenta is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substances to and from the embryo. 
  • Placenta also acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental lactogen (hPL), estrogens, progestogens, etc. 

Oxytocin is secreted by pituitary Hence Option 2 is incorrect 

 

 

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