Question

A disc-like structure attached to the uterine wall that supplies food and oxygen to the foetus and removes waste is known as which of the following?

Options

• Chorion

• Umbilical cord

• Amnion

• Placenta

Answer 1

The placenta is defined as a disc-like structure attached to the uterine wall that serves as the primary interface between maternal and foetal circulation. It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the foetus while removing metabolic wastes. This structure is essential for maintaining pregnancy and foetal development.