Implantation of the fertilized egg occurs and explain how the embryo gets nourishment inside the mother's body. Give reasons for your answer.

Explanation

Implantation of the fertilized egg occurs in the uterus. After implantation, a disc-like special tissue called placenta develops between the uterus wall and the embryo. The placenta helps in the exchange of nutrients, oxygen and waste products between the embryo and the mother. Thus, it provides nourishment to the growing embryo.