Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow : State any one function of the amniotic fluid.

Question

Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow :

(i) Name the parts labeled 1 and 2. State the function of each part.

(ii) State any one function of the amniotic fluid.

(iii) What is the role of the umbilical cord in the development of the foetus?

(iv) Name the part in the diagram which is endocrine in nature.

Answer 1

(i) 1. Placenta—It helps irtIe nutrition, excretion and respiration of the embryo.

2. Chorion—It forms the placenta.

(ii) Amniotic fluid present in amniotic cavity, acts as shock absorber and prevents desiccation of embryo.

(iii) Umbilical cord makes the connection between placenta and foetus. It supplies the nutrients and O₂ with maternal blood; to foetus and removes CO₂ and excretory wastes from foetus blood into maternal blood.

Thus it acts as a transport channel between foetus and mother blood.

(iv) Placenta—Secrets HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone.