Question

Which placental function involves the supply of essential nutrients such as glucose, amino acids, and vitamins to the foetus?

Options

• Nutritive function

• Respiratory function

• Endocrine function

• Excretory function

Answer 1

The nutritive function of the placenta involves the active and passive transport of essential nutrients from maternal blood across the placental barrier to the foetus. Glucose serves as the primary energy source, amino acids support protein synthesis and tissue growth, and vitamins function as critical cofactors for enzymatic reactions and tissue development throughout foetal life.