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How The Female Body Has Driven Evolution

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The significance and impact of the placenta on the mother's body

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The placenta serves as the docking station for the umbilical cord in the uterine wall, connecting the baby to the mother. It is composed of two plates, the maternal plate made of uterine tissue and the top plate made of embryonic tissue. The placenta penetrates the mother's bloodstream, influencing her immune system and regulating her metabolism, not just during pregnancy but also before. Various complications can arise due to its deep entwined blood vessels, affecting the mother's body in numerous ways.

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