The outer shell of the conglomerate of cells that embeds in the uterus becomes the

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The outer shell of the conglomerate of cells is called the trophoblast, which develops into the placenta. Therefore, option A (placenta) is the correct answer. Option B (embryo) is incorrect because the embryo develops from the inner cell mass of the conglomeration, not the outer shell. Options C (brain and spinal cord) and D (genitals) are also incorrect because these structures develop much later in embryonic development, and are not derived from the outer shell of cells.

The Outer Shell of the Conglomerate of Cells That Embeds