Which of the following is correct regarding placenta?
- Placenta has Wharton's jelly
- Placenta has 2 veins and 1 artery
- Placenta has 2 veins and 1 artery
- Estrogen is secreted by placenta
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
- Wharton’s jelly is not part of the placenta; it is a gelatinous substance found within the umbilical cord.
- The umbilical cord, not the placenta, contains 2 arteries and 1 vein, which facilitates the exchange of nutrients and waste between the mother and fetus.
- Estrogen is indeed one of the hormones produced by the placenta, playing a role in maintaining the pregnancy and preparing the body for labor.
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