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During the first 5 to 8 weeks of pregnancy, the functions of the umbilical cord is to deliver nutrients to the developing fetus. Throughout the entire pregnancy it serves as a blood supply and also filters waste and deoxygenated blood as well.
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What is the tube which attaches the embryo to the placenta called?
The umbilical cord. The umbilical cord has the function of sending blood to the baby and returning blood from the baby after it has been utilized. There are two arteries in the umbilical cord that do this.
What is the function of the umbilical cord during pregnancy?
it gives food or drinks to the baby while it is inside the womb.
Is the function of the umbilical cord to let oxygen into the fetus?
The umbilical cord delivers oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removes wastes.
Does the umbilical cord snap naturally?
The parents need to keep the umbilical cord stump clean. It will fall off in a couple of weeks.
What is the function of navel?
It has no 'function' as such, it's simply a scar from where the umbilical cord used to be.
What if you have no umbilical cord?
it is not ossible to be born with no umbilical cord. the cord circulates bloood between foetus and mother during time in the womb. babies are born with an umbilical cord which is soon cut off and the end is tied, which is your bellybutton.
What organ leads to the umbilical cord in a fetal pig?
In a pig, the organ that the umbilical cord leads to is the liver. The liver is large and brown-red in color.
What forms the stalk of the umbilical cord?
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What if your baby pulls on his umbilical cord?
Actually it's impossible... You can read more about the umbilical cord here: <a href="http://umbilical-cord-care.com">http://umbilical-cord-care.com</a>
What connects embryo to mother?
not sure what you mean by "which of these" but the umbilical cord connects the embryo to the mother.
What occurs during the afterbirth stage?
The cutting of the umbilical cord. then eatting it.
What risks are associated with umbilical cord blood collection?
The main risk associated with umbilical cord blood collection is the possibility that it will become contaminated with bacteria during collection.
