Multiple Choice
The yolk sac goes on to do all of the following EXCEPT:
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28. Human Development
Extraembryonic Membrane Development
Problem 10a
Textbook Question
What are the four extra-embryonic membranes?
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Understand that extra-embryonic membranes are structures that support the developing embryo but are not part of the embryo itself.
Identify the four main extra-embryonic membranes commonly found in amniotes (reptiles, birds, and mammals): the amnion, chorion, yolk sac, and allantois.
Describe the amnion as the membrane that forms a fluid-filled cavity (the amniotic sac) which cushions and protects the embryo.
Explain that the chorion is the outermost membrane that contributes to gas exchange and, in mammals, forms part of the placenta.
Note that the yolk sac provides nutrients early in development and the allantois is involved in waste storage and gas exchange.
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Key Concepts
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Extra-embryonic Membranes
Extra-embryonic membranes are structures that develop from the embryo but exist outside it, supporting its growth and survival. They provide protection, nutrition, and waste removal during development in amniotes like reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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Amnion
The amnion is a membrane that forms a fluid-filled sac around the embryo, creating a protective cushion that prevents desiccation and mechanical injury. It allows the embryo to develop in a stable, aqueous environment.
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Chorion, Yolk Sac, and Allantois
The chorion facilitates gas exchange between the embryo and the environment; the yolk sac provides nutrients early in development; and the allantois manages waste and also participates in gas exchange. Together, these membranes support embryonic development outside the mother's body.
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