Assessment criteria 2.2 Part 1: The diagram below shows six components that make up the placenta. A B C a) Name components A to E. Component Name A B C Component Figure.3 Structure of the placenta Uterine Artery b) Relate the structure of the following components shown in Figure.3 to the biological function they provide: Biological Function Intervillous Space Umbilical artery Umbilical vein Chorionic Villi Component Name D E D Structural Feature(s) c) With reference to the intervillous space and chorionic villi specifically, outline how the maternal and foetal blood are not permitted to mix during pregnancy, and explain why this is so important.
Assessment criteria 2.2 Part 1: The diagram below shows six components that make up the placenta. A B C a) Name components A to E. Component Name A B C Component Figure.3 Structure of the placenta Uterine Artery b) Relate the structure of the following components shown in Figure.3 to the biological function they provide: Biological Function Intervillous Space Umbilical artery Umbilical vein Chorionic Villi Component Name D E D Structural Feature(s) c) With reference to the intervillous space and chorionic villi specifically, outline how the maternal and foetal blood are not permitted to mix during pregnancy, and explain why this is so important.
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