Which embryological structure develops into the pancreas? _____
Which embryological structure develops into the liver and gallbladder? _____
What is the most common congenital anomaly of the GI tract? _____
During the 10th week of gestation, the midgut returns to the abdominal cavity and rotates 270° counterclockwise around the _____ artery
What is the embryonic gut region of the blood supply to the spleen (e.g. foregut, midgut, hindgut)? _____
Meckel's diverticulum
gut tube epithelium
liver
gallbladder
pancreas
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