Here's a breakdown:
Placenta (in mammals):
* Respiration: The placenta allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the embryo's blood and the mother's blood.
* Nourishment: The placenta transports nutrients from the mother's blood to the embryo.
* Excretion: The placenta removes waste products from the embryo's blood, which are then filtered out by the mother's body.
Yolk sac (in amniotic vertebrates):
* Nourishment: The yolk sac contains a nutrient-rich yolk that nourishes the developing embryo.
* Respiration: In some species, the yolk sac may also play a role in gas exchange.
* Excretion: While the yolk sac does not directly handle excretion, it may contain some waste products.
Important Note: The embryo itself does not have a developed respiratory, digestive, or excretory system until later in its development. The placenta and yolk sac act as temporary substitutes for these systems.