What is palcenta?

The placenta is an organ that develops during pregnancy in mammals, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products. It forms a crucial interface between the mother and the fetus, facilitating the exchange of substances through the maternal blood supply. Additionally, the placenta produces hormones that help maintain pregnancy and support fetal development. After childbirth, the placenta is expelled from the body, a process known as the afterbirth.