Embryology Exam Review

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What will the chick be like when it hatches?

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wet and tired

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Unborn or unhatched offspring that is in the process of developing.

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Embryo

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The two spiral bands in the white of birds’ eggs that extend from the yolk and attach to the shell membrane in order to protect the yolk.

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chalazae

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What is an Embryo?

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The name given to the animal before birth in its early stages.

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Birds raised for eggs or meat.

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Poultry

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What is the process of an embryo developing into a fully formed organism called?

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Development

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What is the protective outer layer of an egg called?

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Shell

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What is the yellow part of the egg that provides nutrients to the developing embryo?

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Yolk

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What is the clear liquid surrounding the yolk in an egg called?

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Albumen

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What is the term for the fertilized egg before it starts dividing into cells?

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Zygote