Sunday 11 September 2011

3.12 Amniotic fluid

Understand how the developing embryo is protected by amniotic fluid

Surrounding embryo - Amniotic fluid

Protects embryo
Fluid (largely water)
- Cannot be compressed
- Absorbs pressure

Prevents damage to embryo

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1 comment:

  1. jobu17 September 2011 at 13:02

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

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