Asked by Skyya Edwards on Jun 02, 2024
Verified
The placenta and membranes surrounding the embryo develop from the ________.
A) morula
B) blastocyst
C) trophoblast
D) inner cell mass
E) blastocele
Placenta
An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to, and removing waste from, the fetus.
Trophoblast
A layer of cells surrounding the blastocyst in early development that provides nutrients to the embryo and develops into part of the placenta.
Inner Cell Mass
The inner cell mass is a group of cells inside the primordial embryo that will eventually develop into the fetus.
- Comprehend the placenta's purpose and structure within the context of fetal development.
Verified Answer
MC
Marc chester RomuloJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The trophoblast is the outer layer of cells in the early embryo (blastocyst stage) that gives rise to the placenta and the membranes surrounding the embryo.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the placenta's purpose and structure within the context of fetal development.