Given below are two statements.
Statement I: Placenta is a structural and functional unit between developing embryo (foetus) and maternal body.
Statement II: The chorionic villi and uterine tissue become interdigitated with each other and jointly form the placenta.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect, but statement II is correct.

Both statements I and II are incorrect.

Both statements I and II are correct.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The placenta is formed by both chorionic villi of foetus and uterine tissue of mother. It is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substances to and from the embryo. Placenta is the structural and functional unit between foetus and maternal body.

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