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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.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the significance of amniotic fluid?
State whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F):
Rewrite the wrong statement by correcting only one word either at the beginning or at the end of the sentence.
Nutrition and oxygen diffuse from the mother’s blood into the foetus’s blood through amnion.
Given below are the names of certain stages/substances related to reproduction and found in human body. Answer the questions related to them.
Gestation
• What is its meaning?
• How long does it normally last?
Name the following:
The structure which connects the placenta and the foetus.
Explain the term Fetus
Name the Following
A hollow pear-shaped muscular organ that holds, nourishes and protects the fetus.
The haemoglobin of a human foetus ______.
Name the following:
Two hormones secreted from placenta.
Given below is the name of certain stage/substance related to reproduction and found in human body. Answer the questions related to it.
Morula.
- What is this stage?
- Name the stage which comes next to it?
Distinguish between the following pair:
Placenta and umbilical cord
