The umbilical cord is usually found in placental mammals, which is also known by other names like funiculus umbilicalis or birth cord. It connects the placenta to the fetus or developing embryo. In humans, the cord is buried in Wharton’s jelly, which then contains the umbilical vein and the um
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A female reproductive organ that is responsible for producing ovum, the ovary secretes progesterone as well as estrogen. The ovaries have various parts, which include the ovarian artery, ovarian vein, ovarian plexus as well as the lumbar lymph nodes. The body parts can be found in the pelvis’
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The average diameter of a red blood cell is 6 to 8 micrometers. Its thickness is 2 micrometers. A single micrometer is one millionth of a meter. Overview These cells are the most common variant of blood cell. In vertebrate organisms, this blood cell is the primary means of relaying oxygen to the tis
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A baby or infant refers to humans’ young offspring. The term is commonly used for children with the age of a month to a year. Babies can feel various sensations but those who are newly born can only respond to simple gestures of adults like caressing, cuddling and soft stroking. Medical studie
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