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Information on the Placenta Video
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Video at a Glance
- The placenta is an organ that only exists in the body during pregnancy.
- It provides gas exchange for the fetus and is also responsible for nutrient delivery and waste removal. It also produces several hormones.
- The placenta usually develops near the top and back wall of the uterus.
- This video discusses the placenta in detail.
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