NEET Previous Year Question
Which one of the following is not the function of placenta?
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.
- AFacilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo.
- BSecretes oestrogen.
- CFacilitates the removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo.
- DSecretes oxytocin during parturition
Correct answer: D
Solution
(d) Placenta helps in supply of oxygen and nutrients, removal of and waste, and secretes hormones like oestrogen and progesterone.It does not secrete oxytocin; oxytocin is released from the maternal pituitary gland during parturition.
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