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Name 2 ways in which harmful substances can be passed onto the foetus?
To my knowledge there is only one way. Across the placenta and into the foetus. Everything taken into mothers body will pass across the placenta, around the system of the foetus and even returning waste back across the placenta through the magic of Osmosis.
What substance can be passed from the mother to the foetus?
Carbon dioxide and other such waste gases diffuse from the foetus and across the placenta into the mother's blood. Urea (excretory product) also diffuses into the mother's blood. (The substances in bold will answer question).
How might the harmful substances of the foetus come to be at the placenta?
Harmful substances can reach the placenta through various pathways, primarily via maternal circulation. Substances such as drugs, alcohol, environmental toxins, and certain infections can cross the placental barrier, often due to their small molecular size or lipid solubility. Additionally, maternal health conditions or behaviors, such as smoking, can further elevate the levels of these harmful substances in the bloodstream, ultimately exposing the developing fetus. This transfer can have detrimental effects on fetal development and health.
What is a name for an unborn baby?
An unborn baby is referred to as a fetus, or foetus.
How does protein help the foetus to develop?
protein helps the foetus to develop by the
What is the duration of Foetus film?
The duration of Foetus - film - is 1.7 hours.
When was Foetus - film - created?
Foetus - film - was created on 1994-11-10.
How does a women pass substances into her foetus?
The fetus receives oxygen and nourishment from the placenta via the umbilical cord. Waste and carbon dioxide return to the placenta via the umbilical cord.
Can external pressure on abdomen affect foetus?
External preasure on abdomen does affect the foetus.
How does a growing foetus get a supply of oxygen and nutrients?
A growing fetus receives oxygen and nutrients through the mother's blood supply. The placenta acts as a bridge between the mother and the fetus, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products. The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, providing a pathway for these essential substances to reach the developing baby.
What is the organ system of the mothers body?
the aminotic fluid that the foetus gets before its born and when its a foetus
When was Love - Foetus album - created?
Love - Foetus album - was created on 2005-07-14.
