Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the placenta?
A
It allows the blood of the mother and foetus to come very close without mixing and it also provides the foetus with essential materials, such us nutrients and oxygen.
2
Q
What is the purpose of the umbellical cord?
A
It is the tube that helps the placenta transfer nutrients to the foetal circulation and eliminate waste products, such as carbon dioxide.
3
Q
What is the purpose of the amniotic sac?
A
Holds amniotic fluid to create a fluid sac that protects the foetus from injury
4
Q
What is the purpose of the amniotic fluid?
A
Protects the foetus from injury and temperature changes
5
Q
How does the foetus get blood from the mother without thier bloods mixing?
A
By diffusion.
