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Mention any four functions of placenta.

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(i) The placenta acts to provide oxygen and nutrients to the foetus, whilst removing carbon dioxide and other waste products. It stores fat, glycogen and iron. (ii) It acts as an endocrine tissue and produce several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), progesterone, estrogen, etc.
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