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What structure provides a protective environment in which the fetus's temperature is well regulated and protects the fetus from friction caused by the mother's movements?

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Answer;

The amnion

Explanation;

-The amnion is a tough, thin membrane that surrounds a developing fetus in mammals, reptiles, and birds. It is the first of the three cavities (amnion, chorion and yolk sac) in the embryo and is formed on 8 dpc.

-In the human body, the amnion is the first of three cavities, including the chorion and yolk sac, that work together to keep the developing fetus nourished and protected.

-The amnion provides a protective environment in which the fetus' temperature is regulated and protects the fetus from friction caused by the mother's movements.

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