All Chordates Have Pharyngeal Gill Slits at Some Point During

question 82

True/False

All chordates have pharyngeal gill slits at some point during their development.)

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Definitions:

Palatine Tonsils

A pair of soft tissue masses located at the rear of the throat, which are part of the immune system and help to defend the body from infection.

Thymus Gland

An organ in the upper chest that develops T-cells for the immune system; it gradually shrinks after puberty.

Cervical Region

The section of the spine located in the neck, consisting of the first seven vertebrae.

Anterior To The Trachea

This refers to structures located in front of the trachea, typically in the context of anatomical positioning.