3.5.3 - Functions of Placenta
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What is the main purpose of the placenta?
💡 Hint: Think of the placenta as the baby's lifeline to the mother's blood supply.
Name one hormone produced by the placenta.
💡 Hint: This hormone is often associated with pregnancy tests.
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What is the primary function of the placenta?
💡 Hint: Remember the various roles played by the placenta.
True or False: The placenta secretes hormones that are harmful to the fetus.
💡 Hint: Think about the protective and supportive role of these hormones.
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Discuss how the structure of the placenta supports its functions.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between structure and function.
Evaluate the impact of maternal health on placental function.
💡 Hint: Consider how maternal conditions can alter the functioning of the placenta.
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