What Is the Embryonic Membrane That Contains Fingerlike Projections on Its

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the embryonic membrane that contains fingerlike projections on its surface,which attach to the uterine wall?

• A) Amnion
• B) Yolk sac
• C) Chorion
• D) Decidua basalis

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Definitions:

Extraembryonic Membrane

A set of tissues formed by embryos of amniotes (reptiles, birds, and mammals) that provide support and protection but do not form part of the body of the embryo itself.

Blood Vessels

Blood vessels are tubular structures carrying blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced during pregnancy that supports the normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary, and stimulates the release of the egg during ovulation.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.