The Yolk Sac

question 55

Multiple Choice

The yolk sac

• A)forms blood cells in early development.
• B)provides nutrients to the fetus when the umbilical cord is disconnected.
• C)stores metabolic wastes until the fetus is born.
• D)gives rise to the primary germ layers.

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