The placenta (also known as afterbirth) is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake. source
The placenta (also known as afterbirth) is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake.
The placenta provide thermo-regulation to the fetus, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply, source
The placenta provide thermo-regulation to the fetus, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply,
The placenta fight against internal infection and produce hormones to support pregnancy. source
The placenta fight against internal infection and produce hormones to support pregnancy.
The placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to growing babies and removes waste products from the baby's blood. source
The placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to growing babies and removes waste products from the baby's blood.
The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby's umbilical cord develops from the placenta. source
The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby's umbilical cord develops from the placenta.
Placentas are a defining characteristic of placental mammals. source
Placentas are a defining characteristic of placental mammals.
Placentas are also found in some non-mammals with varying levels of development. source
Placentas are also found in some non-mammals with varying levels of development.
The word placenta comes from the Latin word for cake, from Greek accusative of "flat, slab-like", in reference to its round, flat appearance in humans. source
The word placenta comes from the Latin word for cake, from Greek accusative of "flat, slab-like", in reference to its round, flat appearance in humans.
The classical plural is placentae, but the form placentas is common in modern English and probably has the wider currency at present. source
The classical plural is placentae, but the form placentas is common in modern English and probably has the wider currency at present.
The placenta functions as a fetomaternal organ with two components: the fetal placenta (Chorion frondosum). source
The placenta functions as a fetomaternal organ with two components: the fetal placenta (Chorion frondosum).
The placenta develops from the same blastocyst that forms the fetus. source
The placenta develops from the same blastocyst that forms the fetus.
In humans, the placenta averages 22 cm (9 inch) in length and 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch) in thickness, with the center being the thickest. source
In humans, the placenta averages 22 cm (9 inch) in length and 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch) in thickness, with the center being the thickest.
The placenta typically weighs approximately 500 grams (just over 1 lb). source
The placenta typically weighs approximately 500 grams (just over 1 lb).
The placenta has a dark reddish-blue or crimson color. source
The placenta has a dark reddish-blue or crimson color.
The placenta connects to the fetus by an umbilical cord of approximately 55–60 cm (22–24 inch) in length. source
The placenta connects to the fetus by an umbilical cord of approximately 55–60 cm (22–24 inch) in length.
The placenta contains two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein. source
The placenta contains two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein.
The placenta often plays an important role in various cultures, with many societies conducting rituals regarding its disposal. source
The placenta often plays an important role in various cultures, with many societies conducting rituals regarding its disposal.
