The placenta is a temporary organ which forms in the uterus to allow the blood of the mother and the unborn child to _____. It also acts as a(n) _____ to shield the fetus from at least some harmful substances.

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1. The placenta is a temporary organ which forms in the uterus to allow the blood of the mother and the unborn child to _____. It also acts as a(n) _____ to shield the fetus from at least some harmful substances.