Structural Organisation In Animals Question 522

Question: Which type of placenta is found in a rat

Options:

A) Epitheliochorial

B) Haemochorial

C) Haemoendothelial

D) Endotheliochorial

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

In haemoendothelial placenta, all the three uterine tissue barriers (foestal connective tissue and trophoblast) are absent with only one placental barrier.

e.g.

rabbit, rat and guinea pig.