Slide 8: Conclusion
The Functional Unit: Chorionic Villi
The placenta is a flat, disk-like organ that is approximately 15-20 cm in diameter and 2-3 cm thick. It is composed of two main parts: structure of placenta ppt
: This side faces the fetus and has a smooth, glistening appearance due to the amniotic membrane . The umbilical cord typically attaches here, with large fetal blood vessels radiating out from the center. Slide 8: Conclusion The Functional Unit: Chorionic Villi
A cross-section schematic showing maternal blood (red) in the intervillous space surrounding villi containing fetal blood vessels (blue/red). structure of placenta ppt
The placenta acts as a multi-functional organ, substituting for various systems that are not yet fully operational in the fetus: Slideshare Functions of placenta | PPTX - Slideshare
Slide 6: Ultrastructure of Chorionic Villi