Outline the Function of the Three Germ Layers in the Embryo

question 43

Essay

Outline the function of the three germ layers in the embryo.

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Definitions:

Rhodopsins

A family of light-sensitive proteins found in the photoreceptor cells of the retina, crucial for vision in low-light conditions.

Photopigments

Molecules in cells that react to light, enabling organisms to perceive and use light for various biological processes.

Cephalopod Mollusks

Cephalopod mollusks are a class of shell-less or external shell-bearing aquatic invertebrates, such as octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, known for their intelligence and complex behaviors.

Bipolar Cell

A type of neuron in the retina of the eye; receives input from the photoreceptors (rods and cones) and synapses on ganglion cells.