___________ protects and provides nourishment to the embryo.

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Solution

Embryo:
Fertilization of male and female gametes forms a zygote.
The zygote divides several times and gets implanted in the uterus. This is known as an embryo.
Uterus
The uterus is a hollow pear-shaped muscular organ situated in the pelvic cavity between the urinary bladder and the rectum.
The fertilized egg implants in the uterus.
It protects and provides nourishment to the embryo.
Final answer: Uterus protects and provides nourishment to the embryo.

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