Gastrulation and Embryonic Germ Layers

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MCAT Biology › Gastrulation and Embryonic Germ Layers

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From which of the following germ layers does the circulatory system arise?

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From which of the following germinal layers does the retina of the eye originate?

3

A new born is assesed to have congenital nerve conduction defects. From which germ layer would this problem originate?

4

A newly born child is having difficulty breathing and digesting food. A close medical examination has revealed an improperly formed inner lining to the digestive and respiratory systems. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the medical problem?

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Which of the following structures does not arise from the endoderm?

6

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

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Which of the following structures does not arise from the mesoderm?

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The mesoderm germ layer eventually gives rise to the formation of the __________.

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The kidneys arise from which of the three embryonic germ layers?

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Which embryonic structure is a precursor to the spinal cord?

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