Chapter 29.2, Problem 6WDYL

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The change that would occur if a mutation will prevent the development of the syncytiotrophoblast cell layer.

Concept introduction:

Syncytiotrophoblast cell layer is the epithelial covering of the highly vascular embryonic placental villi, which penetrate the walls of the uterus to establish nutrient circulation between the embryo and the mother.