Which one of the following is not the function of placenta? It
Which one of the following is not the function of placenta? It
facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo
secretes oestrogen
facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo
secretes oxytocin during parturition
Solution
Pituitary secretes axytocin during parturition. The functions of placenta are supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo, secretes oestrogen, facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste materials from embryo.