Which of these statements about the trophoblast is False ?
A) spreads into the endometrium
B) absorbs nutrients released by degenerating endometrial glands
C) has both a syncytial and cellular component
D) is derived from the inner cell mass
E) causes maternal blood vessels to break down

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The trophoblast is not derived from the inner cell mass, but rather from the outer layer of the blastocyst. The inner cell mass gives rise to the embryonic disc, from which the developing embryo and its associated tissues will arise.

Which of These Statements About the Trophoblast Is False