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Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Endocrine ==
== Endocrine Placenta ==
The placenta also plays an important role in the endocrinological management of the fetus and the activities of the maternal side. The endocrinological functions are complex and differ across species. In essence, the placenta attempts to perform the endocrine function of other organs that are either not yet able or not yet formed such as the pituitary gland and the ovary.
The placenta also plays an important role in the endocrinological management of the fetus and the activities of the maternal side. The endocrinological functions are complex and differ across species. In essence, the placenta attempts to perform the endocrine function of other organs that are either not yet able or not yet formed such as the pituitary gland and the ovary.
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