During organogenesis, somites do not give rise to which of the following?

A. Dermis of the skin
B. Vertebrae
C. Muscles of the trunk
D. The spinal cord
E. All of the choices are derivatives of somites.


Answer: D

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A. decrease during the exercise and for hours afterwards. B. increase during the exercise and for hours afterwards. C. increase for the duration of the exercise. D. remain constant. E. decrease to conserve energy during the exercise but increase to repay oxygen debt.

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