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What is placenta?

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(i) The placenta is a disc shaped structure attached to the uterine wall and is a tempoary association between the developing embryo and maternal tissues .
(ii) A cord containing blood vessels that connects the placenta with the foetus is connects the placenta with the foetus is called the unmilical cord .
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