Biology
List the substances which the foetus receives from the mother through placenta.
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The foetus receives following substances from the mother through placenta:
- Oxygen
- Glucose
- Amino acids
- Lipids, fatty acids and glycerol
- Vitamins
- Mineral ions such as Na, K, Ca, Cl, etc.
- Certain drugs
- Alcohol, nicotine
- Antibodies
- Viruses
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