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A – Has umbilical vein and artery to supply foetus with nutrients and removal of waste products;
B – Protects embryo from shock/regulate temp. of developing embryo/ suspends and supports embryo;
b) Foetus head is turned towards the cervix;
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
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The flow chart below, illustrates blood circulation in certain organs in humans.
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The figure below shows part of a food web for the South Atlantic ocean.
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The figure below shows part of a food web for the South Atlantic ocean.
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