Assertion: placenta | /r/CapableOf | remove waste products
Facets:
value: from the fetus
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: The placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removes waste products from the fetus’ blood.
text: As the embryo increases in size, the placenta, umbilical cord and fetal membranes (often known collectively as the placenta) develop to provide it with nutrients and remove waste products (see diagram 13.12).
text: The placenta, umbilical cord and fetal membranes (known as the placenta) protect and provide the developing fetus with nutrients and remove waste products.
text: In addition, the placenta also removes carbon dioxide and waste products of the foetus.