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What is placenta? Give its functions?

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The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removes waste products from baby.s blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and baby.s umbilical cord arises from it.
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