Implantation of the Blastocyst Is the Result of All of the Following

question 93

Multiple Choice

Implantation of the blastocyst is the result of all of the following except .

• A) phagocytosis by the trophoblast cells
• B) adherence of the trophoblast cells to the endometrium
• C) proteolytic enzymes produced by the trophoblast cells
• D) settling of the blastocyst onto the prepared uterine lining

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Definitions:

Ecological Niche

The role and position a species has in its environment, including all its interactions with the biotic and abiotic factors of its environment.

Competitively Superior

Describes an organism that has advantages over others in terms of resource acquisition, survival, and reproduction within a competitive environment.

Adaptive Radiation

The diversified evolution of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches.

Parasite

An organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food at the expense of its host, often causing harm.