EMBRYOLOGY
PLACENTA FETAL MEMBRANES BIRTH DEFECTS AND TWINING
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Question
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What is the function of amniotic fluid?
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acts as cushion to support and protect from mechanical shock
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to connect the foetus and the placenta
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to form a sac and enclosed the foetus
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to allow exchange of substances between the foetus and the mother
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Amniotic fluid is responsible for: Protecting the fetus: The fluid cushions the baby from outside pressures, acting as a shock absorber. Temperature control: The fluid insulates the baby, keeping it warm and maintaining a regular temperature.
Detailed explanation-2: -The growth of the foetus completes within the amnion, the membranous covering formed from the embryonic cells during the initial stages of growth. The amniotic fluid within this covering prevents the dehydration of the foetus and it protects it from shock.
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