Question

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

(a) facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo 

(b) secretes oestrogen 

(c) facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo 

(d) secretes oxytocin during parturition

Answer 1

Correct option (d) secretes oxytocin during parturition

Explanation

Pituitary secretes oxytocin during parturition. The functions of placenta are supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo. It also secretes estrogen, facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste materials from embryo.