Gastrulation: The Formation of Germ Layers in Embryology

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a germ layer formed during gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Placenta

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Ectoderm

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Mesoderm

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Endoderm

Question 2

Which of the following methods of gastrulation involves the inward folding of cells to create a cavity called the archenteron?

Accepted Answer

Invagination

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Epiboly

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Delamination

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Immigration

Question 3

During gastrulation, which germ layer gives rise to the heart and which gives rise to the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Heart: mesoderm; Spinal cord: ectoderm

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Heart: endoderm; Spinal cord: mesoderm

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Heart: ectoderm; Spinal cord: endoderm

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Heart: endoderm; Spinal cord: ectoderm

Question 4

Which of the following is a direct outcome of gastrulation?

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Formation of the three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm

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Establishment of the basic body plan

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Formation of the neural tube

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Development of the circulatory system

Question 5

Which type of gastrulation occurs in animals with a large amount of yolk, such as birds?

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Embolic gastrulation

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Epibolic gastrulation

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Delaminative gastrulation

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Invaginative gastrulation

Question 6

Which layer of the trilaminar embryo is responsible for giving rise to the lining of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

Endoderm

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Ectoderm

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Mesoderm

Question 7

Invagination is a form of gastrulation characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Infolding of the blastoderm and movement of cells inward

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Movement of cells through the blastopore

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Splitting of the blastoderm into layers

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Migration of cells to form new layers

Question 8

How does gastrulation contribute to the establishment of left-right asymmetry in the developing embryo?

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Gastrulation triggers a series of molecular events that determine left-right asymmetry.

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Gastrulation physically divides the embryo into left and right halves.

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Gastrulation has no role in establishing left-right asymmetry.

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Gastrulation directly leads to the formation of the left and right heart fields.

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of gastrulation in mammals?

Accepted Answer

Cell migration (ingression)

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Cell division

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Cell differentiation

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Embryonic folding

Question 10

The process by which the endodermal layer is formed is known as:

Accepted Answer

Involution

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Embolism

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Immigration

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Intussusception

Question 11

Which of the following describes the role of the primitive streak in gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

It serves as the site of invagination and migration of mesodermal and endodermal cells.

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It generates the ectodermal layer.

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It is responsible for neural tube formation.

Question 12

When does gastrulation commence in human embryonic development?

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Bilaminar embryo stage

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Morula stage

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Trilaminar embryo stage

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Zygote stage

Question 13

Which germ layer gives rise to the central nervous system and epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

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Hypomere

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Endoderm

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Mesoderm

Question 14

What is the term for the groove that forms during gastrulation along the dorsal surface of the embryo?

Accepted Answer

Primitive streak

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Archenteron

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Neural groove

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Blastopore

Question 15

What type of gastrulation occurs in amphibians, characterized by the inward movement of vegetal pole cells?

Accepted Answer

Invagination

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Migration

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Delamination

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Epibole

Question 16

Which factor plays a major role in directing gastrulation?

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Gene expression

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Gravity

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Temperature

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Oxygen availability

Question 17

What is the significance of the blastopore during gastrulation?

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Indicates the future location of the anus or mouth

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Site for blood vessel formation

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Controls gene expression

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Forms the neural tube

Question 18

What developmental process follows the establishment of the three germ layers?

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Organogenesis

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Fertilization

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Histogenesis

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Cleavage

Question 19

Gastrulation primarily involves the formation of germ layers through which process?

Accepted Answer

Cell migration and rearrangement

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Cell proliferation and differentiation

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Cell segregation and apoptosis

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Transcription factor expression and signaling

Question 20

Invagination is a gastrulation mechanism that involves the:

Accepted Answer

Folding inward of the epiblast

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Movement of cells towards the center of the embryo

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Separation of cell layers

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Proliferation of cells at the embryonic poles

Question 21

The germ layer that gives rise to the skin, central nervous system, and sensory organs is the:

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Ectoderm

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Mesoderm

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Neural crest

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Endoderm

Question 22

Convergent extension is a process that involves:

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Cell shape changes to narrow and elongate the embryo

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Formation of embryonic cavities

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Folding of the embryo along its anterior-posterior axis

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Movement of cells towards a central point

Question 23

The germ layer that forms the lining of the digestive tract is the:

Accepted Answer

Endoderm

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Neural crest

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Mesoderm

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Ectoderm

Question 24

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition is a molecular mechanism that plays a key role in:

Accepted Answer

Coordinating gastrulation movements

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Maintaining embryonic stem cell pluripotency

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Inducing germ layer formation

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Establishing cell polarity

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a key event during gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Cell proliferation

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Establishment of germ layers

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Rearrangement of cells

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Formation of the primitive streak

Question 26

In mammalian embryos, gastrulation is initiated by the formation of the:

Accepted Answer

Primitive streak

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Neural tube

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Notochord

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Blastocoel roof

Question 27

Which germ layer gives rise to the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

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Mesoderm

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Endoderm

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Placenta

Question 28

The process by which cells move inside the embryo during gastrulation is known as:

Accepted Answer

Invagination

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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition

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Differentiation

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Cleavage

Question 29

Which of the following animal species exhibits discoidal gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Chick

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Frog

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Human

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Zebrafish

Question 30

Gastrulation is responsible for establishing:

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Body axes and germ layers

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Organogenesis

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Neural tube closure

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Placental formation

Question 31

Which of the following is the primary characteristic of gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Formation and establishment of the three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm)

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Migration of germ cells to their final destination

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Segmentation of the embryo into distinct regions

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Differentiation of organ primordia

Question 32

During gastrulation, the blastopore serves as the:

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Entry point for endodermal cells into the interior of the embryo

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Precursor to the neural tube

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Site of cell proliferation that drives gastrulation

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Organizer of the anterior-posterior axis

Question 33

Which germ layer is responsible for giving rise to the central nervous system, including the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

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Endoderm

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Mesoderm

Question 34

During gastrulation, transcription factors play a crucial role in:

Accepted Answer

Regulating gene expression patterns that govern cell migration and differentiation

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Inhibiting the formation of the blastopore

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Maintaining the pluripotency of embryonic cells

Question 35

In vertebrate embryos, the primitive streak is a specialized structure that serves as the:

Accepted Answer

Site of ingression for mesodermal cells during gastrulation

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Organizer of the embryonic body plan

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Barrier that restricts ectodermal expansion

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Source of endodermal cells

Question 36

During epiboly, the primary mechanism driving the expansion and rearrangement of cells is:

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Cell spreading and rearrangement

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Cell migration

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Apoptosis

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Cell division

Question 37

The three primary germ layers, which give rise to all tissues and organs in the body, are collectively known as:

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Germ layers

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Trophoblast

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Blastomeres

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Somites

Question 38

Which germ layer is responsible for the development of the nervous system and the epidermis (outer layer of skin)?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

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Mesoderm

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All of the above

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Endoderm

Question 39

During gastrulation, the process of invagination forms the _____, which is the primitive gut of the embryo.

Accepted Answer

Archenteron

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Amnion

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Chorion

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Blastocoel

Question 40

In amphibians, gastrulation occurs through a process called involution, where cells move inward by rolling over the lip of the blastopore. Which other animal group also utilizes involution during gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Amphibians

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Birds

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Mammals

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Cnidarians

Question 41

In mammals, the primitive streak, a thickening of the epiblast, serves a similar function to the _____ in amphibians.

Accepted Answer

Blastopore

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Somites

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Neural tube

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Yolk sac

Question 42

A patient presenting with a neural tube defect likely experienced a disruption in which process during gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Neuralation

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Epiboly

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Formation of the archenteron

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Formation of the primitive streak

Question 43

During gastrulation, cells undergo a significant transformation called ______, where they transition from an epithelial to a mesenchymal state, allowing for migration and differentiation.

Accepted Answer

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)

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Apoptosis

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Meiosis

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Differentiation

Question 44

The Wnt signaling pathway plays a critical role in regulating gastrulation. Which other signaling pathway also significantly influences this process?

Accepted Answer

Wnt signaling

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Growth hormone signaling

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Glucagon signaling

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Insulin signaling

Question 45

The notochord, a rod-like structure that provides structural support to the developing embryo, begins its formation during:

Accepted Answer

Gastrulation

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Organogenesis

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Implantation

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Cleavage

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a primary germ layer formed during gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Neuroectoderm

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Mesoderm

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Endoderm

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Ectoderm

Question 47

What is the primary function of the primitive streak during gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

To establish the anteroposterior axis and direct cell migration

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To produce the notochord

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To form the neural tube

Question 48

Which of the following structures is derived from the endoderm?

Accepted Answer

Lungs

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Bones

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Skin

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Muscles

Question 49

What is the process by which cells migrate inwards during gastrulation called?

Accepted Answer

Invagination

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Delamination

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Eversion

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Extrusion

Question 50

Which of the following is a characteristic of epiboly?

Accepted Answer

The spreading of a cell sheet over another

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The separation of cell layers

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The formation of a tube

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The inward movement of cells

Question 51

What is the main difference between gastrulation in amphibians and birds?

Accepted Answer

Amphibians use invagination, while birds use ingression

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Amphibians have a primitive streak, while birds do not

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Birds have a blastula, while amphibians do not

Question 52

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the notochord?

Accepted Answer

It is derived from the mesoderm and plays a role in vertebral column formation.

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It is derived from the endoderm and forms the digestive system.

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It is derived from the ectoderm and forms the neural tube.

Question 53

What is the clinical significance of gastrulation?

Accepted Answer

Defects in gastrulation can lead to severe birth defects.

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It is a relatively simple process with little clinical relevance.

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It is only important for the development of the nervous system.

Question 54

How does gastrulation contribute to the development of bilateral symmetry in animals?

Accepted Answer

By establishing the anteroposterior and dorsoventral axes.

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By forming the blastula.

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By differentiating the germ layers.