This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General obstetrics, Subject name: Anatomy
Human placenta is best described as 
Select and explain. 
A. Discoidal, B. Hemochorial, C. Deciduate, D. All the above
D: All the above
Answer: D: All the above 
Explanation: Human placenta is discoid in shape hemochorial because of direct contact of chorion with blood maternal deciduate i.e, it is shed at the time of paurition. Ref : Datta Obs 9e pg 25.