Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción, Chile.
Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Adv Exp Med Biol. 2023;1428:1-29. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-32554-0_1.
The placenta is an intriguing organ that allows us to survive intrauterine life. This essential organ connects both mother and fetus and plays a crucial role in maternal and fetal well-being. This chapter presents an overview of the morphological and functional aspects of human placental development. First, we describe early human placental development and the characterization of the cell types found in the human placenta. Second, the human placenta from the second trimester to the term of gestation is reviewed, focusing on the morphology and specific pathologies that affect the placenta. Finally, we focus on the placenta's primary functions, such as oxygen and nutrient transport, and their importance for placental development.
胎盘是一种有趣的器官，它使我们能够在子宫内生存。这个重要的器官连接着母亲和胎儿，在母婴健康中起着至关重要的作用。本章介绍了人类胎盘发育的形态和功能方面的概述。首先，我们描述了早期人类胎盘的发育以及在人类胎盘内发现的细胞类型的特征。其次，我们回顾了从妊娠中期到足月的人类胎盘，重点介绍了影响胎盘的形态和特定病变。最后，我们专注于胎盘的主要功能，如氧气和营养物质的运输，以及它们对胎盘发育的重要性。
