In Which Organisms Do Skeletal Muscles Squeeze Against Lymphatic Vessels

question 33

Multiple Choice

In which organisms do skeletal muscles squeeze against lymphatic vessels to facilitate movement of lymph?

• A)fish
• B)amphibians
• C)mammals
• D)reptiles
• E)bird embryos

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell and an egg cell combine, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Germinal Stage

The earliest phase of prenatal development, consisting of the first two weeks after conception, during which the zygote begins to divide and implant in the uterine wall.

Embryonic Stage

The period in prenatal development from fertilization until around the end of the eighth week, where significant growth and differentiation of the embryo occurs.

Teratogen

Any agent that can cause developmental malformations (birth defects) in a fetus when exposure occurs during pregnancy.