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The umbilical cord carries oxygen directly to the babys blood stream from the mothers. It's a bit like a deep sea diver breathing apparatus - the oxygen tank is the mums blood and the lungs are bypassed as the oxygen goes straight into the blood where it is needed. Hence the baby has sufficient oxygen and does not drown or suffocate
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What is the amniotic fluid and what is its function?
Amniotic fluid is a nourishing fluid found in the amniotic sac of the embryo. Its main function is nourishment of the embryo. Please refer to the related questions for detailed information on Amniotic fluid.
What is a fluid-filled sac that surrounds an embryo?
A fluid-filled sac that surrounds an embryo is called an amniotic sac. This sac contains amniotic fluid, which provides protection and cushioning for the developing embryo.
What is the name for the protective structure that forms around an embryo?
Amniotic membrane or amniotic sac, containing the embryo and amniotic fluid.
Do your water have to break to be in labor?
Amniotic fluid surrounds your baby during pregnancy.
What is a amnion sac mean?
In the first developmental stage of the embryo, you have the ball of cells. In this ball of cells you have cavity filled with fluid called amniotic fluid. This fluid sac separates the embryo, from the outer non-embryo cells. Later on it encloses the fetus in amniotic fluid to give amniotic sac. This sac is attached to uterus from inside.
What is the name of the fluid-filled bag of thin tissue that developes around the embryo soon after implantation?
amniotic sac
What would happen to the embryo if it didn't have amniotic fluid around it?
The embryo/fetus would die.
What is the sac which contains fluid to protect the embryo called?
The Amniotic Sac
What is the fluid-filled sac surrounding the developing embryo or fetus?
The fluid-filled sac surrounding the developing embryo or fetus is called the amniotic sac. It is filled with amniotic fluid that protects and cushions the fetus, helping to regulate its temperature and provide room for movement.
The protective sac surrounding the embryo is formed by the?
The protective sac surrounding the embryo is formed by the amniotic membrane and the amniotic fluid which together create the amniotic sac. This sac serves to cushion and protect the developing embryo during pregnancy.
What is an egg that holds fluid that protects the embryo?
The answer is Amniotic egg.
What is the structure that protects and cushions the embryo?
The amniotic sac is the structure that protects and cushions the embryo during pregnancy. It is filled with amniotic fluid that helps absorb shocks and regulate temperature for the developing fetus.
