9/12/2011

3.12- Amniotic fluid

Understand how the developing embryo is protected by the amniotic fluid

  • Amniotic fluid surrounds the embryo in the uterus
  • The fluid acts protects the embryo as it is mostly water and can't be compressed
  • The fluid absorbs the shock of any blow to the outside of the uterus

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  1. jobu9/17/2011

    the fluid supports the foetus as it cannot support its own weight as the bones are not calcified (hard).

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