A 32-year-old woman presents to her obstetrician for her first prenatal visit. During the consultation, the physician discusses the early development of the embryo.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition of the epiblast during embryonic development?

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A 32-year-old woman presents to her obstetrician for her first prenatal visit. During the consultation, the physician discusses the early development of the embryo.  
 Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition of the epiblast during embryonic development?

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The epiblast is composed of squamous epithelial cells.

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The epiblast gives rise to the extraembryonic structures but not the embryo proper.

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The epiblast consists primarily of columnar cells.

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The epiblast is formed by the differentiation of mesodermal cells.

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