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    ​Movement of epithelial sheet spreading as a unit to enclose deeper layers of the embryo is termed as:​
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    Movement of epithelial sheet spreading as a unit to enclose deeper layers of the embryo is termed as:

    A.

    Epiboly

    B.

    Emboly

    C.

    Involution

    D.

    Ingression

    Correct option is A

    Explanation-

    Epiboly is the movement during embryonic development where an epithelial sheet spreads as a unit to enclose deeper layers. This process involves the thinning and spreading of a cell sheet (usually ectodermal cells) to cover the entire embryo. It is commonly observed during gastrulation in amphibians and other vertebrates.

    Incorrect options:
    Option b - Emboly – Not a standard term in developmental biology; might be a distractor.
    Option c - Involution – Involves the inward rolling of a sheet of cells, but not spreading over deeper layers.
    Option d - Ingression – Refers to individual cells migrating inward, not the movement of a sheet as a unit.

    Final Answer: Option a – Epiboly

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