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No. The lungs of the fetus are actually filled with fluid until birth and are non-functional. The growing fetus possesses two anatomical structures called shunts that direct blood away from the developing lungs. One is called the foramen ovale, which allows passage of blood from the right to left atrium, bypassing the right ventricle and therefore the blood circulation to the lungs. The other is called the ductus arteriosus, which allows passage of blood from the pulmonary trunk to the aorta. This also reduces the volume of blood in the circulation to the lungs. Gas exchange occurs across the placenta, so any blood that reaches the fetal lungs is only used in the development of those organs.
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∙ 12y agoIn a way. All the nutrients are provided by the mother, including oxygen so the mother physically respires for the baby.
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Where the fetus developed?
mother's womb
What are the functions of the womb?
The womb is where the baby/fetus is able to grow inside the female. The fetus can then collect nutrients from the mother via the umbilical cord, which connects the fetus with the endometrial lining.
Where fetus is carried?
the womb or amniotic sac
What is grows in a womb?
A fetus that grows into a baby.
Can a fetus live forever in womb?
Defiantly not!
What is a viable fetus?
A fetus is viable when it can live outside of the mothers womb. a viable foetus is where a foetus that could be taken from the womb and still be able to survive.
What do you call a baby inside it's mother's womb?
A baby inside the womb is called a fetus.
What do we call a baby still in its mothers womb?
A fetus.
Where is the Location of a 3 month fetus?
Womb, uterus.
Is it possible that the fetus with no heartbeat will be alive again in the womb?
No.
What is the chamber that houses the developing fetus?
The womb (uterus).
Can the sperm cell cause harm to the fetus inside the womb?
No
