Multiple choice

In the course of development, the blastocoele becomes __________.

  1. gestational sac

  2. intraembryonic coelom

  3. septum primum

  4. primary yolk sac

  5. chorionic cavity

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Around the 9th day, cells from the hypoblast spread around the blastocoele, forming the exocoelomic or Heuser's membrane. When the blastocoele is surrounded by this membrane, it is referred to as the primary yolk sac or exocoelomic cavity.