Functions of the placenta

Donnelly, L.; Campling, G.

Abstract

The placenta is an ephemeral materno-fetal organ with chorionic (fetal) villi bathed in maternal blood spaces, which allows restricted transfer of metabolites and drugs across specialized transfer areas. The placenta develops respiratory, nutritive and excretory functions while the fetal organs mature, and is also an important endocrine organ.

Citation

Donnelly, L., & Campling, G. (2008). Functions of the placenta

• Other Type: Other
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2008
• Deposit Date: Jun 19, 2009
• Pages: 124-127
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpaic.2008.01.005
• Keywords: Function, Physiology, Placenta.
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1618073
• Additional Information: URL of output: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpaic.2008.01.005; Volume: 9; Issue: 3; ISSN or ISBN: 1472-0299