What are the functions of amniotic fluid?
A) Maintaining an even temperature
B) Impeding excessive fetal movement
C) Lubricating fetal skin
D) Acting as a reservoir for nutrients
E) Acting as a cushion for the fetus

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The amniotic fluid provides maintenance of even temperature; prevents amnion from adhering to fetal skin; allows buoyancy,symmetrical growth,and fetal movement; and acts as a cushion for the fetus.Although the fetus does swallow amniotic fluid,it has no nutritional value.

What Are the Functions of Amniotic Fluid