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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
The exact location of the Amnion
What changes occur at the time of birth?
Describe briefly the ways how a mammalian embryo is respires
Name the Following
A hollow pear-shaped muscular organ that holds, nourishes and protects the fetus.
Name the Following
How the embryo inside the uterus is protected from jerks or mechanical shocks.
Give Technical Term:
A structure which connects the placenta with the fetus.
Mention any two functions of the human foetal placenta.
Amniotic fluid serves to provide oxygen to the foetus.
Write the specific location of the following:
Placenta
Distinguish between the following pair:
Placenta and umbilical cord
