Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The placenta is an organ which links the fetus to the mother in mammals for transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and fetal waste products to the mother. Many species of mammals consume their placentas. Additionally in many human cultures placentas are consumed. This may be for nutrition but often it has a cultural significance. For more information about the ritual consumption of placenta see Placenta#Cultural practices and beliefs. Human and animal placentas are also widely used as a source of extracts to be used as ingredients in various consumer products such as pharmecuticals, cosmetics, hair care products, health tonics, and food products other than ritual consumption by the mother or family.. }
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- Alternative_uses_for_placenta abstract "The placenta is an organ which links the fetus to the mother in mammals for transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and fetal waste products to the mother. Many species of mammals consume their placentas. Additionally in many human cultures placentas are consumed. This may be for nutrition but often it has a cultural significance. For more information about the ritual consumption of placenta see Placenta#Cultural practices and beliefs. Human and animal placentas are also widely used as a source of extracts to be used as ingredients in various consumer products such as pharmecuticals, cosmetics, hair care products, health tonics, and food products other than ritual consumption by the mother or family.".