Amniotic fluid

The video explains the role of the amniotic sac in protecting and nourishing the fetus. It highlights how the fluid within the sac increases as the fetus grows, playing a crucial role in lung development by allowing the fetus to breathe the fluid, which aids in the maturation of respiratory structures.

Describe the changes in amniotic fluid volume as the fetus grows.

What happens to the trachea and respiratory structures as the fetus breathes in the amniotic fluid?