Vascular Biology of the Placenta

Vascular Biology of the Placenta
by Yuping Wang, Shuang Zhao

Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Life Sciences 2010
ISBN/ASIN: 1615040455
ISBN-13: 9781615040452
Number of pages: 100

Description:
The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, thereby allowing nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply. Proper vascular development in the placenta is fundamental to ensuring a healthy fetus and successful pregnancy. This book provides an up-to-date summary and synthesis of knowledge regarding placental vascular biology and discusses the relevance of this vascular bed to the functions of the human placenta.