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The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply. (Wikipedia)
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A structure that nourishes the fetus :)
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What structure carries blood between the fetus and the placenta?
Umbilical Cord
What is the medical term meaning abnormal implantation of the placenta?
Placenta previa, placenta accreta, placenta increta, and placenta increta are all conditions stemming from abnormal implantation of the placenta.
Do cats have a placenta?
Placenta comes out after each kitten.
How nutrients oxygen and waste are exchanged between the fetus and the mother?
how nutrients,oxygen and waste are exchange between the fetus and the mother
To which structure does the umbilical cord connect the embryo?
The umbilical cord is attached to the placenta and the placenta is attached to the wall of the uterus
Can the placenta move during pregnancy?
Yes. But the movement is relative. Placenta does not change the position. But lower placenta may move up. So that placenta previa may become normal placenta.
What is displaced placenta called?
Placenta Previa
Do kangaroos have a placenta?
Yes kangaroos have a placenta.
What is posterior grade 2 high lying placenta?
Posterior placenta is when the placenta is located at the back of the motherÃ?s uterus. Placenta praevia means the placenta has not moved up towards the top of the uterus to get ready for birth. Grade 2 means the placenta is near the cervix but not blocking it.
What is the meaning of 'unremarkable placenta'?
"Unremarkable placenta" means there was nothing special, different, or noteworthy about the placenta being examined.
What is the medical term meaning condition when a displaced placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterine wall?
Placenta previaThat is called "placenta previa".placenta previaPlacenta previaplacenta previa
What is an abnormal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of fetus?
Placenta abruptio or placental abruption is abnormal separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
