EMBRYOLOGY
PLACENTA FETAL MEMBRANES BIRTH DEFECTS AND TWINING
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Question
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Which organ allows oxygen and nutrients to get to the foetus?
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uterus
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small intestine
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placenta
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lungs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The fetus is connected by the umbilical cord to the placenta, the organ that develops and implants in the mother’s uterus during pregnancy. Through the blood vessels in the umbilical cord, the fetus receives all the necessary nutrition, oxygen, and life support from the mother through the placenta.
Detailed explanation-2: -The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby. It also removes waste products from the baby’s blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby’s umbilical cord arises from it.
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