Question

Explain how the developing embryo gets nourishment inside the mother's body

Answer 1

Explanation:

Embryo derives its nourishment from the mother's blood through the placenta. Placenta contains villi on the side of the embryo and blood vessels surrounding villi on the side of the mother. Oxygen and glucose pass from the mother to the embryo through the placenta.

Answer 2

Answer:

The fetus derives its nourishment through an organ made up of tissues called placenta.

Explanation:

The placenta is a temporary organ made of tissues that is formed in the uterus during the gestation period. The following are its function:

1. It allows food and nutrition transport from the mother to the fetus

2. It allows waste material to be excreted from the fetus to the mother's body

3. It gives some preliminary amount of protection to the baby