Questions: PRACTICE IT
inner sac in which the developing child rests
mesoderm
germ disc
amnion
endoderm
ectoderm
Transcript text: PRACTICE IT
inner sac in which the developing child rests
mesoderm
germ disc
amnion
endoderm
ectoderm
Solution
The answer is: amnion.
Explanation for each option:
Mesoderm: Incorrect. The mesoderm is one of the three primary germ layers in the early embryo that develops into muscles, bones, and the circulatory system.
Germ disc: Incorrect. The germ disc is an early stage in embryonic development that forms the basis for the three germ layers.
Amnion: Correct. The amnion is the inner sac in which the developing child rests, providing a protective environment.
Endoderm: Incorrect. The endoderm is one of the three primary germ layers that forms the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.
Ectoderm: Incorrect. The ectoderm is one of the three primary germ layers that develops into the skin, brain, and nervous system.
Summary:
The inner sac in which the developing child rests is called the amnion.