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What is an allantois?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 58 years experience
Hollow Sac lIKE Stru: Allantois is a ho;;ow sac like structure filled with clear fluid that forms Amniote's Coceptus(which consist of all embryonic and extraembryonic tissues)It helps embryo exchange gases and handle liquid waste
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