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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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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’?
Give Technical Term:
The period of intrauterine development of the embryo.
Complete the following sentences with appropriate word:
The period of complete development of the fetus until birth is termed ______.
Complete the following sentences with appropriate word:
The placenta is ________permeable
In human beings, the placenta is formed by ______.
Placenta produces certain hormones.
