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प्रश्न
How is Placenta formed? What are its functions?
उत्तर
It is formed by the union of uterine endometrial tissue, chorion, and allantois (embryonic tissue). It is attached to the wall of the uterus and through it, the exchange of nutrients, hormones, respiratory gases, and urea occurs between the fetal and maternal circulation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the following:
The canal through which the testes descend into the scrotum just before birth in human male child.
Complete the following table by writing the name of the structure or the function of the given structure:
| Structure | Function | ||
| 1 | Corpus luteum | 1 | …………… |
| 2 | ……………. | 2 | Produces male gametes in mass |
| 3 | Placental disc | 3 | …………………….. |
| 4 | . ……………. | 4 | Increases the force in uterine contractions during child birth |
| 5 | Umbilical cord | 5 | …………………. |
| 6 | Fallopian tube | 6 | ………………… |
Given below is the name of certain stage/substance related to reproduction and found in human body. Answer the questions related to it.
Implantation.
- The development stage that undergoes this process.
- The approximate time after fertilisation, when it occurs.
What changes occur at the time of birth?
Give Technical Term:
Name a membrane that surrounds the fetus and secretes a protective fluid.
Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Placenta
During pregnancy, which hormones are secreted by the placenta?
Match the respiratory surfaces to the organisms in which they are found.
| Organ/ cells | Hormones | ||
| (i) | Corpus luteum | (a) | HCG |
| (ii) | Leydig's cells | (b) | Estrogen |
| (iii) | Placenta | (c) | Progesterone |
| (iv) | Graafian follicle | (d) | Testosterone |
Mention any two functions of the human foetal placenta.
Distinguish between the following pair:
Placenta and umbilical cord
