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Question
Write one sentence using the following term pertaining to reproduction in humans.
Placenta
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Solution
The placenta is the blood vessel-containing cord that connects the embryo to the mother's uterine wall.
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What is the significance of amniotic fluid?
The exact location of the Amnion
Name the following:
The body part in which the embryo develops.
Choose the odd one in each of the following :
Relaxin; cervix dilated; amniotic sac ruptures; child birth; follicle.
Match the items in column I with those in column II and write down the matching pairs (some may not match)
| Column I | Column II | ||
| a | Acrosome | 1 | An embryo which looks like human baby |
| b | Gestation | 2 | Luteinizing hormone |
| c | Menopause | 3 | ovum producing cells |
| d | Foetus | 4 | complete stoppage of menstrual cycle |
| e | Oogenesis | 5 | spermatozoa |
| f | Ovulation | 6 | Complete stoppage of menstrual cycle. |
| 7 | Time taken by a fertilized egg till the delivery of baby |
Describe the functions of Amnion
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
Name the following:
The structure which connects the placenta and the foetus.
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.
Mention any two functions of the human foetal placenta.
