Umbilical Vesicle (Noun)
Meaning
Membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functional.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The umbilical vesicle provides the embryo with necessary nutrients and oxygen before the placenta develops.
- In early embryonic development, the umbilical vesicle plays a crucial role in circulating nutrients and waste products.
- The umbilical vesicle is a critical component of the embryonic circulatory system, allowing for the exchange of gases and nutrients.
- During the initial stages of gestation, the umbilical vesicle serves as the primary circulatory system, supplying the embryo with essential nutrients.
- The umbilical vesicle gradually atrophies as the heart becomes functional and takes over the circulatory functions in the developing embryo.