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Give the technical term for the membrane that protects the foetus and secretes a protective fluid.


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  1. Amnion: It is the membrane that protects the foetus and secretes a protective fluid.
  2. The protective fluid is the amniotic fluid that surrounds the embryo.
  3. This fluid protects the embryo from physical damage and maintains even pressure all around the embryo.
  4. It also prevents the sticking of the foetus to the amnion.

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