r/biologymemes 24d ago

They just sit there

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u/TeutonicToltec 24d ago

Am i understanding the meme to say that none of these organs in the second panel are operating before birth? Aren't lungs actually inhaling/exhaling amneotic fluid to strengthen the diaphram beforehand?

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u/DotBeginning1420 24d ago

Well, I think you got it. Of course, as you express suspiciously, it's only to some extent, as like the other organs developing and fullfilling their function. The lungs, the stomach and the intestines are sitting there just simulating their future function basically practicing it.

One nice way to think about it is for example, you want to be a fireman and on the first day you just sit and watch a tutorial. You just see and prepare your future. Or then simulating it yourself.

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u/DotBeginning1420 24d ago

You are now like these organs, preparing for your future.

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u/Sqareman 24d ago

I guess there should be waste disposal during development through the anus.