Which of these statements about the trophoblast is false?
A)secretes hyalouronidase to erode endometrial cell adhesion
B)absorbs nutrients released by degenerating endometrial glands
C)has both an acellular and cellular component
D)is derived from the inner cell mass
E)causes maternal blood vessels to break down

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The trophoblast is not derived from the inner cell mass, but rather from the outer layer of the blastocyst that surrounds the inner cell mass.

Which of These Statements About the Trophoblast Is False