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I am actually having the exact situation occur! Apparently, the fetus can be provoked into creating insulin, which affects both the fetus and the mother, as early as 11 weeks gestation. This is also made more apparent in a diabetic mother, as compared to one who is not.

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Where do the amniotic membranes come from?

The amniotic membranes are formed from the fetal tissues, specifically from the fetus's skin and cells lining the amniotic cavity. These membranes start developing early in pregnancy and play a crucial role in protecting and supporting the developing fetus in the womb.


Does your liver produce red blood cells in case of adults?

In case of the fetus, liver produces red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced by flat bones in case of adults. Given a challenge to produce the extra red blood cells, the liver may start producing red blood cells in adults also, as a last resort.


Can you die from injecting insulin if you don't need it?

Yes, injecting insulin when you don't need it can cause dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), which can lead to seizures, unconsciousness, and even death if left untreated. It is essential to only use insulin under the guidance of a healthcare professional.


What are similarities between human life cycle and plant life cycle?

Both human and plant life cycles involve stages of growth, reproduction, and aging. Both organisms start as a single cell or seed, undergo periods of rapid growth and development, and eventually reach maturity where they reproduce. Both also experience aging and eventually die as part of the natural life cycle.


What is an advantage of using transgenic bacteria to produce human proteins?

The advantages of using transgenic bacteria to produce human proteins are:It is very easy to alter bacterial plasmid.Moreover, bacteria can be cultured very easily and in large quantities. So, there is quick and bulk production of the required product.The proteins grow cheaply and in abundance.

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When the fetus start kicking?

the fetus will start kicking around 25 weeks


When human being take first breath in fetus stage?

Foetus never breath, it only start after delivery


What is fate in a fetus?

The fate of most fetus is to be born and become humans, or other life forms that start out as a fetus.


At what day or week of pregnancy does the human fetus normally start to produce pancreatic enzymes?

No any study has been conducted as such. This is more or less a theoretical question, as foetus has nothing to digest except few epithelial cells. So probably at the end of the first trimester fetus can secrete the pancreatic secretions. Fetus consume the amniotic fluid and urinates the same continuously. After birth only baby needs the pancreatic secretions to digest the colostrum or the milk.


How does insulin affect the way cells work?

It effects the bodies ability to cope with sugar. When diabetics start taking synthetic insulin, the pancreas stops producing it on its' own and will never produce it in the same way again. That person will then always rely on injections and synthetic chemicals.


Does a fetus pee in the womb?

Yes, a fetus does pee in the womb. The fetus's kidneys start producing urine around the 12th week of pregnancy, and the urine is released into the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.


What sex is a baby when developing?

All human fetuses start as female. At various points during pregnancy, testosterone may be introduced into the womb; this will result in "masculinizing" the fetus.


When the fetus start moving?

at 4-5 months


At what stage can you feel a fetus move?

You are supposed to start feeling your fetus moves between weeks 18 and 22.


How does a fetus obtain preformed antibodies?

A fetus will start producing IgM antibodies about 20 weeks into the pregnancy. The only antibody the fetus receives from it's mother is IgG which the baby will not start producing on its own until a few months after birth.


When do fetus start feeding through the placenta?

A developing fetus is supplied with its needs for metabolism and growth from the mother via the placenta.


When you miscarriage does anything come out?

Yes, the fetus and blood etc. Sometimes the fetus die and the cramping wont start so it has to be induced.