placental disc

placental disk

A disc-shaped structure that is part of the placenta. A placental disc supports fetal development through the exchange of nutrients between maternal and fetal bloodstreams. The placental disc is structured to keep the blood streams separate, while maximizing surface area for the transport of nutrients between them, to maintain an immunological barrier.

Type Organ
Structure parente anatomical structure
Nom latin placental disk

Questions fréquentes

What is the placental disc?
A disc-shaped structure that is part of the placenta. A placental disc supports fetal development through the exchange of nutrients between maternal and fetal bloodstreams. The placental disc is structured to keep the blood streams separate, while maximizing surface area for the transport of nutrien
What is the Latin name for the placental disc?
The Latin name for the placental disc is placental disk.

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