placenta function
The placenta function refers to the vital role that the placenta plays in facilitating the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste between the mother and developing fetus during pregnancy.
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- placental abnormalities
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- placental barrier
- placental blood flow
- placental development
- placental diseases
- placental endocrine function
- placental exchange
- placental function during pregnancy
- placental function in fetal development
- placental gas exchange
- placental hormones
- placental immunity
- placental inflammation
- placental malformations
- placental nutrient transport
- placental structure
- placental transfer
- placental waste removal
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