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Gastrulation

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Anatomy and Physiology I

Definition

Gastrulation is a crucial phase in embryonic development where a single-layered blastula reorganizes into a multilayered structure called the gastrula, consisting of three primary layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. This process establishes the foundational layers that will differentiate into various tissues and organs of the body.

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