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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.


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.


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.


What is the function of the umbilical cord during pregnancy?

it gives food or drinks to the baby while it is inside the womb.


How long does it typically take for an umbilical cord to heal after birth?

The umbilical cord typically takes about 1 to 2 weeks to heal after birth.


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 forms the stalk of the umbilical cord?

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Umbilical pertains to what?

In placental mammals, the umbilical cord (also called the birth cord or funiculus umbilicalis) is a conduit between the developing embryo orfetus and the placenta.


How does the umbilical cord detach inside the womb?

The umbilical cord does not detach inside the womb; it remains attached to both the fetus and the placenta throughout pregnancy. After birth, the cord is clamped and cut, which separates the newborn from the placenta. The remaining stump of the cord typically dries up and falls off within a few weeks after birth. During pregnancy, the umbilical cord serves as a vital lifeline, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste from the developing fetus.


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.