Except endocrine function, what are the other functions of placenta.
NEETprep Answer:
Placenta is structural and functional unit between developing embryo (foetus) and maternal body.
Placenta acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), human Placental Lactogen (hPL), estrogens, progesterones, elc.
Other than the endocrine function, placenta also facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo and removes carbon dioxide and excretory/waste materials produced by the developing faetus..
