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: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Human placenta is best described as : 
Select and explain. 
A. Discoid, B. Hemochorial, C. Deciduate, D. All of the above
D: All of the above
Answer: D: All of the above 
Explanation: is hemochorial because of direct contact of chorion with maternal blood deciduate because some maternal tissue is shed at paurition A discoid placenta is placenta with flat circular shape and in which the chorionic villi are arranged in a circular plate. Reference: Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics 7th edition page 28