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Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-important in maintaining the biological clock
Blastocyst
An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity, shortly before implantation in the uterus.
Placenta
An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products from the baby's blood.
Umbilical Cord
A flexible cord-like structure containing blood vessels that connects a fetus in the womb to its mother's placenta, providing oxygen and nutrients.
Yolk
The nutrient-rich central part of an egg that serves as food for the developing embryo in egg-laying animals.
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