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Question
Describe placenta structure.
Solution
The placenta is a temporary organ that forms in your uterus during pregnancy. It attaches to your uterine wall and provides nutrients and oxygen to your baby through the umbilical cord. Certain conditions of the placenta can cause pregnancy complications.
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