Which statement about the allantois is true?
A) It is formed from the extraembryonic ectoderm.
B) It functions in storing metabolic waste.
C) It plays a major role in humans.
D) It becomes part of the body of the embryo.
E) It contains both ectoderm and mesoderm.

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The allantois is an extraembryonic membrane that functions in storing metabolic waste, particularly in egg-laying animals. In humans, it is involved in early fluid exchange between the embryo and the yolk sac but does not play a major role.

Which Statement About the Allantois Is True