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Question
List the substances which the foetus receives from the mother through placenta.
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Solution
- Oxygen: The placenta exchanges oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the foetal bloodstream.
- Nutrients/Food: The placenta transfers essential nutrients, such as glucose, from the mother to the foetus to promote their growth.
- Antibodies: The placenta transfers antibodies from the mother to the foetus, giving the baby immunity early in life.
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