Development Of A Foetus Flashcards
1
Q
How long does it take for an egg cell to develop into a baby?
A
It takes around 9 months (40 weeks) unless the baby’s birth is early (premature) or born, or after it is due to be born.
2
Q
What does a foetus need to survive?
A
A foetus needs oxygen and nutrients, all of this has been collected from the mothers blood.
3
Q
What does the umbilical cord do?
A
It connects the foetus to the placenta.
4
Q
What does the fluid sac do?
A
It protects the foetus from lumps.
5
Q
What does a foetus grow from?
A
It originally grows in the embryo before growing into a foetus.
6
Q
What is the placenta used for?
A
It is used as a barrier to protect the foetus from harmful infections.
