Mature placenta on fetal side is covered by:
Ans. (a) AmnionRef: D.C. Dutta 8th ed. / 34-35, 7th ed./ 29Maternal surface of placenta covered by remnant of the deciduas basalis (compact and spongy layer)Fetal surfaceMaternal surfaceSmooth, glisteningRough, spongyCovered by amnion (above) and chorion (below)Covered by remnant of deciduas basalisUmbilical cord is attachedHas 15-20 lobes/ cotyledons4/5 of placenta is fetal origin1/5 is maternal origin
Amnion
Chorion
Decidua
Amniotic membrane
Placenta and Chorion Development