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The given diagram is of a developing embryo in a mother's womb.
(ii) Which part in the given diagram helps in the respiration of foetus?
(ii) Which part in the given diagram helps in the respiration of foetus?
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Umbilical cord.
- Umbilical cord consists of blood vessels and connects the placenta with the foetus, thus facilitating the transfer of materials between the mother and the foetus.
- Oxygen and nutrients like glucose, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, certain drugs, alcohol, and nicotine are transferred from the mother to foetus.
- Carbon dioxide, urea, and other waste products are transferred from the foetus to mother.
Umbilical cord.
- Umbilical cord consists of blood vessels and connects the placenta with the foetus, thus facilitating the transfer of materials between the mother and the foetus.
- Oxygen and nutrients like glucose, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, certain drugs, alcohol, and nicotine are transferred from the mother to foetus.
- Carbon dioxide, urea, and other waste products are transferred from the foetus to mother.
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