Damage to Cells in the Embryo's ____ Layer Would Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

Damage to cells in the embryo's ____ layer would be most likely to result in the development of a defective digestive system.

• A) endoderm
• B) placenta
• C) ectoderm
• D) mesoderm

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, fullness, and the body's energy balance.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a key role in controlling hunger and thirst by regulating appetite and energy balance.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production, regulation of body temperature, and maintaining daily physiological cycles.

Gastrocnemius

A major muscle in the back part of the lower leg, often referred to as the calf muscle, crucial for walking, jumping, and running.