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प्रश्न
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:

(i) Name the parts labeled 1 and 2. State the function of each part.
(ii) State any one function of the amniotic fluid.
(iii) What is the role of the umbilical cord in the development of the fetus?
(iv) Name the part in the diagram which is endocrine in nature.
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उत्तर
(i)
1. Placenta - It helps irtIe nutrition, excretion and respiration of the embryo.
2. Chorion - It forms the placenta
(ii) The amniotic fluid present in the amniotic cavity acts as a shock absorber and prevents desiccation of embryo.
(iii) The umbilical cord makes the connection between placenta and foetus. It supplies the nutrients and O2 with maternal blood; to a foetus and removes CO2 and excretory wastes from foetus blood into maternal blood. Thus it acts as a transport channel between a foetus and mother blood.
(iv) Placenta - Secrets HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name and describe very briefly, the stages in the development of human embryo.
Describe briefly the ways how a mammalian embryo is protected
Describe briefly the ways how a mammalian embryo is nourished
The diagram given below is that of a developing human foetus in the womb. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow:

- Name the parts '1' to '5' indicated by guidelines.
- What term is given to the period of development of the foetus in the womb?
- How many days does the foetus take to be fully developed?
- Mention two functions of the parts labelled ‘2’ other than its endocrine function.
- Name the hormone (anyone) produced by the part labelled ‘2’.
- What is the function of the part marked ‘3’?
The diagram given below shows an embryo in the uterus of mammal. Label the parts indicated.

Name the Following
The expulsion of the fetus from the body of the mother.
Give Technical Term:
The part in the uterus which is concerned with the supply of nutrition from the mother to the fetus.
Give Technical Term:
Name a membrane that surrounds the fetus and secretes a protective fluid.
Heart and blood vessels have been formed by the end of five weeks of pregnancy.
Write the specific location of the following:
Placenta
