PHYSIOLOGY
REPRODUCTION
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Question
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a thin membrane called the ____ protects and cushion the developing baby
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placenta
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umbilical cord
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amniotic sac
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Uterus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The sac is filled with liquid made by the fetus (amniotic fluid) and the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta (amnion). This protects the fetus from injury. it also helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The inner layer is known as amniotic membrane and is adjacent to the amniotic fluid. The outer layer which is called chorionic membrane is next to the uterus and is considered as a maternal part of the placenta. Amniotic and chorionic membranes are strongly attached to each other (6).
Detailed explanation-3: -The fetal membrane surrounds the fetus during pregnancy and is a thin tissue composed of two layers, the chorion and the amnion.
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