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The umbilical cord is the baby's life line. Without the umbilical cord the baby will not grow. Its purpose is to pass food from the mom to the baby that is why at birth the umbilical cord is cut off because theydon't need it anymore because they start feeding on milk (breast milk) or normal formula. It is essential to the baby's growth and development. Without it there's no baby!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agodamn stupid people its the freakin cord that runs the nutrient and food and whatever the mother eats go through to the baby
thats how the baby get the food and nutrient it needs geesh..
people answering these questions arent that hard..
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∙ 9y agoThe umbilical chord connects the fetus (unborn baby) to its mother when it is in her womb. It allows oxygen and nutrients to pass through the blood stream into the baby so it can live and respire. It also takes out the waste from the babies body (e.g. CO2).
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∙ 12y agoThe umbilical cord is what transfers all of the nutrients and protein that your baby needs from you.
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∙ 13y agoThe umbilical cord is basically the feeding tube for the baby. It connects to the placenta which transfers oxygen, nutrition, and water as well as taking out any waste.
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∙ 11y agoThe umbilical cord supplies nutrients from the mother to the foetus, and returns waste products from the foetus back to the mother for removal.
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What is the tube which attaches the embryo to the placenta called?
The umbilical cord. The umbilical cord has the function of sending blood to the baby and returning blood from the baby after it has been utilized. There are two arteries in the umbilical cord that do this.
What is the umbilical cord and what is it purpose?
Umbilical cord is the life line for the fetus. Fetus gets oxygen and nutrition via umbilical cord. The metabolic waste and the carbon bi oxide is taken away back to the mother via umbilical cord. It is very interesting to know about the fetal circulation in detail.
What forms the stalk of the umbilical cord?
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What is the purpose of the umbilical cord What two things does it attach and how is it beneficial to the baby?
The umbilical cord is the baby's life line. Without the umbilical cord the baby will not grow. Its purpose is to pass food from the mom to the baby that is why at birth the umbilical cord is cut off because theydon't need it anymore because they start feeding on milk (breast milk) or normal formula. It is essential to the baby's growth and development. Without it there's no baby!
What if your baby pulls on his umbilical cord?
Actually it's impossible... You can read more about the umbilical cord here: <a href="http://umbilical-cord-care.com">http://umbilical-cord-care.com</a>
What connects embryo to mother?
not sure what you mean by "which of these" but the umbilical cord connects the embryo to the mother.
The tube that carries food and oxygen from mother to baby is the cord?
Umbilical cord.
Can you pass an umbilical cord when you miscarry?
Yes, when you miscarry, you will pass the umbilical cord.
What two structures are connected by the umbilical cord?
The two structures that are connected by the umbilical cord are the embryo and the placenta. The umbilical cord is also known as the navel string or birth cord.
To which structure does the umbilical cord connect the embryo?
The umbilical cord is attached to the placenta and the placenta is attached to the wall of the uterus
Do donkeys have an umbilical cord?
Yes, they do. When they are born, the momma cat chews through the umbilical cord, and the sack that each kitten is in.
How many chromosomes are in a baby's umbilical cord cell?
There are 46 chromosomes in the umbilical cord.
