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One of the Most Important Functions of the Placenta Is

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One of the most important functions of the placenta is to act as a barrier to keep potentially harmful materials such as alcohol or viruses from hurting the baby.


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Afferent Arteriole

A small artery that leads into a capillary, especially the one leading into the glomeruli of the kidney, where it brings blood for filtration.

Vasa Recta

The capillary networks that surround the tubules in the kidney, playing a crucial role in the concentration of urine.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to prevent the flow of a pure solvent across a semipermeable membrane into a solution, related to the concentration of solutes.

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