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Question
CBSEENBI12047349

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

D.

secretes oxytocin during parturition

Pituitary secretes oxytocin during parturition. The functions of placenta are-

(i) supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo

(ii) secretes oestrogen

(iii) facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste materials from embryo.