Concepts of Biology
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ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Chapter18: Animal Reproduction And Development
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Problem 18CTQ: Describe the stages of labor.
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State various functions of placenta.
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The placenta is a structure that develops is mainly derived from the extraembryonic membrane during embryonic development.
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The two distinct structural components of the placenta are the fetal portion derived from the chorionic villi of the chorion
and the maternal portion derived from the uterine endometrium.
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The placenta is the pancake-shaped structure and is essential for the development of embryo.
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