14. What is the function of the
umbilical cord?

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The umbilical cord is set of blood
vessels connectsthe fetus with the
. Inthe fetus one extremity
the cord inserts into center of the
abdominal (the later scar of
insertion is the umbilicusor ).

The function of the cord is to
allow transport of substances,
nutrients, and residuals, between
the and the mother’s body.