According to the weatherman on the local news, the outside temperature today will reach 102 degrees, with a possible heat index of 110 degrees. Thankfully for Quanetta, who is pregnant with her second child, the ________ will maintain a constant temperature for her unborn baby.
A) uterus
B) amniotic fluid
C) umbilical cord
D) placenta

Question

According to the weatherman on the local news, the outside temperature today will reach 102 degrees, with a possible heat index of 110 degrees. Thankfully for Quanetta, who is pregnant with her second child, the ________ will maintain a constant temperature for her unborn baby.
A) ​uterus
B) ​amniotic fluid
C) ​umbilical cord
D) ​placenta

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The amniotic fluid, which surrounds the fetus in the womb, maintains a constant and comfortable temperature for the developing baby regardless of the outside temperature. The uterus, umbilical cord, and placenta also play crucial roles in supporting the developing fetus, but they do not directly regulate the baby's temperature.

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