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bogdanovich [222]
3 years ago
9

Which choice describes the thyroid?

Biology
1 answer:
Alex17521 [72]3 years ago
8 0



It is often called the "master gland."
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Blastocyst stage: The single-celled zygote begins to divide into a solid ball of cells. Then, it becomes a hollow ball of cells called a blastocyst, attaching to the lining of the mother's uterus.

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Fetal stage: Once the formed features of the embryo begin to grow and develop, the organism is considered a fetus. Differentiation and specialization of structures happens during this time.

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