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Question
CBSEENBI12003112

The extra structure that provides nutrition to the embryo is

  • umbilicus

  • amnion

  • chorian

  • placenta

Solution

D.

placenta

Placenta is a connection between foetus and mother formed from fusion of allantois, chorian and uterine endometrium.

Functions:

(a) Provides nourishment

(b) Helps in respiration

(c) Helps in excretion

Amnion and chorian are foetal membranes. Amnion helps in protection and chorian helps in nourishment.