The human blastocyst consists of two populations of cells with different functions. Select the correct match between population and its function.
A) trophoblast; becomes fetal amnion
B) trophoblast; becomes yolk sac
C) inner cell mass (ICM); forms the embryo and three of the four extraembryonic membranes
D) inner cell mass (ICM); becomes fetal chorion

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The inner cell mass (ICM) of the human blastocyst differentiates into the embryo and three of the four extraembryonic membranes, which are essential for the development and protection of the embryo.

The Human Blastocyst Consists of Two Populations of Cells with Different