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Question
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’?
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Solution
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- Umbilical cord
- Placenta
- Amniotic fluid
- Cervix
- Uterus wall
- Gestation period.
- 280 days.
- It provides nutrition and the exchange of respiratory gases by diffusion.
- Prevents foetuses from jerks and shocks. It also prevents the foetus from sticking to the uterine wall.
Notes
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