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Although the embryo depends on the mothe...

Although the embryo depends on the mother's blood for its nutrition and supply of oxygen, its circulatory system is never directly connected with maternal blood vessels.
State two functions of the placenta.

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It acts as barrier between the foetus and the mother
It helps in the exchange of gasses `(O_2 & CO_2)` between the mother and focus.
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