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Q.

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

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a

Facilitates removal of CO2 and waste material from embryo

b

Secretes oxytocin during parturition

c

Facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo

d

Secretes estrogen

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Oxytocin is secreted by hypothalamus and is released by the posterior pituitary gland (not by placenta) during parturition. 

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