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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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__________ is the process by which the blastocyst penetrates the endometrium
Options
A cleavage
B implantation
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C Gastrulation
D Organogenesis
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Implantation is the stage in embryonic development where the blastocyst (developed from the blastula) attaches to, and embeds itself into, the endometrium (lining of the uterus).

Hint

What is the process of the embryo burrowing into the uterine wall called?

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