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Nina [5.8K]
2 years ago
5

What is the function of the placenta?

Biology
1 answer:
Margaret [11]2 years ago
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Answer: It nourishes the embryo.

Explanation:

      The placenta's main purpose is to nourish the embryo. It helps to provide oxygen and nutrients to the embryo. The placenta is an organ that develops during pregnancy.

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