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umbilical cord contains two arteries and one vein. umbilican vein carries pure blood to the fetal heart and umbilical arteries carry impure blood to the placenta of the mother.
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Where is the umbilical cord found in the body and what is it used for?
The umbilical cord is not present in the body at all times. It is formed as the baby inside a pregnant woman develops. The umbilical cord is used to transfer nutrients from the mother to the child.
The umbilical cord is formed by the what?
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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 forms the stalk of the umbilical cord?
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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.
What is the small scar where umbilical cord was attached?
The small scar where the umbilical cord was attached is called the umbilicus or belly button. It is formed when the umbilical cord is cut after birth and eventually dries up and falls off, leaving a small scar.
Do you inherit belly buttons?
No, belly buttons are formed during development in the womb as a result of the umbilical cord being removed after birth. They are not inherited but rather a scar from where the umbilical cord was attached to the fetus.
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
