JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    The extra structure that provides nutrition to the embryo is

    A) umbilicus            

    B) amnion

    C) chorion                

    D)        placenta

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Placenta is a connection between foetus and mother formed from fusion of allantois, chorion and uterine endometrium. Functions of placenta: (i) Provides nourishment (ii) Helps in respiration (iii) Helps in excretion Amnion and chorion are foetal membranes. Amnion helps in protection and chorion helps in nourishment.


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