Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Give Reasons
The full-grown human embryo respires but does not breathe.
Advertisements
Solution
The full-grown human embryo respires because the dissolved oxygen in the mother’s blood diffuses into the embryo and is used in the oxidation of glucose in the cells with the liberation of energy. However there are no breathing movements as the lungs lie collapsed in the embryo and the only function after the fetus is expelled from the mother’s body. Therefore no breathing movements in the embryo as it receives oxygen by diffusion of gases.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Give appropriate terms for the following:
Rupture of follicle and release of ovum from the ovary.
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.
Uterus is also known as birth canal.
Given below is the name of certain stage/substance related to reproduction and found in human body. Answer the questions related to it.
Hyaluronidase.
- Is it an enzyme or simply a protein?
- What is its function?
Given below is the name of certain stage/substance related to reproduction and found in human body. Answer the questions related to it.
Placenta
- What are the two sources that form placenta?
- Name any two main substances which pass from foetus to mother through placenta.
- Name any two hormones it produces.
The diagram given alongside is that of a developing human foetus in the womb. Study the same and answer the questions that follows:
Name the parts ‘1’ to ‘5’ indicated by guidelines
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.
Name the Following
A hollow pear-shaped muscular organ that holds, nourishes and protects the fetus.
Give Technical Term:
A structure which connects the placenta with the fetus.
Complete the following sentences with appropriate word:
The period of complete development of the fetus until birth is termed ______.
In human beings, the placenta is formed by ______.
