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Question

Complete the following by using suitable words

The umbilical cord connects __________ and ____________.


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Fetus

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Placenta

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Solution

Umbilical cord:

  1. The umbilical cord is a tube-like structure that connects the mother to the infant.
  2. The placenta and the fetus are connected by a rope-like cord.
  3. Through the umbilical cord, two arteries and a vein run.
  4. It transports oxygen and nutrition to the fetus while also transporting waste products away from it.

Final answer: The umbilical cord connects the fetus and placenta.


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