What is true about the extraembryonic mesoderm?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which statement about the extraembryonic mesoderm is true, providing four options related to its functions and anatomical relationships.
Answer
d. The connecting stalk is the precursor of the umbilical cord.
The final answer is d. The connecting stalk is the precursor of the umbilical cord.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is d. The connecting stalk is the precursor of the umbilical cord.
More Information
The connecting stalk, formed from the extraembryonic mesoderm, becomes the umbilical cord, providing connection and nutrient exchange between the mother and developing embryo.
Tips
Confusion may arise between the different roles of embryonic structures, so understanding each structure’s function is helpful.
Sources
- Extraembryonic Mesoderm - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
- Embryonic and extraembryonic tissues during mammalian development - royalsocietypublishing.org
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