In humans, the placenta is essential to the embryo for RESPIRATION, NUTRITION AND EXCRETION.
The placenta refers to an organ in the uterus of pregnant mammals that is responsible for nourishing and maintaining the unborn baby through the umbilical cord. Th placenta has many functions but primarily it plays critical roles in the nutrition, respiration and excretion of the fetus. Its other functions include: production of hormones, production of immunity for the fetus for prevention from infections, etc. <span />
You can eat starch, but you can't digest cellulose
