Q158 / 180 · NEET 2013 (All India) · Zoology

Which one of the following is not the function of placenta? It

A
facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo
B
secretes oestrogen
C
facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo
Correct answer
D
secretes oxytocin during parturition

Solution

Pituitary secretes axytocin during parturition. The functions of placenta are supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo, secretes oestrogen, facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste materials from embryo.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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