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During pregnancy, both nutrients and oxygen pass from the mother's blood to the that of the fetus. by way of the placenta. When the baby is born, then the mother can provide milk (if she breast feeds).

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For what purpose is the placenta attached to the mother and fetus?

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What is the purpose of the umbilical cord in the development of a fetus?

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Is folic acid found in a higher concentration in fetus than mother?

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What is the function of the placental?

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Toxins can enter the fetus by?

blood flow from the mother to the fetus


What passes from the uterus to the mother?

The uterus is an organ and thus part of the mother. Did you mean from the fetus to the mother? If so, the umbilical cord goes from the fetus to the mother


Does the nutrition of the mother affect the fetus?

Yes. The fetus can't decide what to eat or drink, it gets everything from the mother. If the mother gets what she needs, then the fetus can get what it needs. If the mother is eating junk, then the fetus is getting junk. If the mother does drugs, some of those are passed on to the fetus as well. Sometimes, babies born by addicted mothers have to go straight to rehab to cure them of their addicitions.


Does the nutrition of the mother affects the fetus?

Yes. The fetus can't decide what to eat or drink, it gets everything from the mother. If the mother gets what she needs, then the fetus can get what it needs. If the mother is eating junk, then the fetus is getting junk. If the mother does drugs, some of those are passed on to the fetus as well. Sometimes, babies born by addicted mothers have to go straight to rehab to cure them of their addicitions.


How does a fetus nourished inside the mother's womb?

A fetus is nourished inside the mother's womb through the placenta, which connects the fetus to the mother's circulatory system. The mother's blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste products. This process allows the fetus to grow and develop until it is ready to be born.


Toxins can harm a developing fetus?

Absolutely YES! Substances of good/bad can be transported from what is inhale by the mother to the fetus by the process of "blood flow from the mother to the fetus" or entering the umbilical cord to the fetus .