Placental–Heart Axis: An Evolutionary Perspective

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To maintain its development, the growing fetus is directly dependent on the placenta, an organ that acts as both a modulator and mediator. As an essential component of pregnancy that is derived from both maternal and fetal tissues, the placenta facilitates the passage of all oxygen and nutrients from the expecting parent to their fetuses. Further, the placenta conveys multiple impacts of the maternal environment...

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