placental gas exchange
Placental gas exchange refers to the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the maternal blood supply and the fetal blood supply across the placenta, ensuring the fetus receives oxygen for metabolic needs and eliminates waste carbon dioxide.
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