Human Reproduction Question 430

Question: The literal meaning of ‘gastrulation’ is [MP PMT 1994]

Options:

A) Formation of primary germ layers

B) Formation of a gut

C) Morphogenetic movement

D) Commencement of organogenesis

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

?Gastrulation’ word is derived from Greek word `gaster’ meaning stomach and according to McEwen (1923), gastrulation refers to the formation of the primordial gastric gut or cavity called the archentron.