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12.3 Vocab Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mammal | Endothermic vertebrates that have four chambered heart and skin covered with fur or hair. |
| Mammary Gland | Organs that produce milk to feed young. |
| Diaphragm | Large muscle located at the bottom of the ribs. |
| Monotreme | Egg laying mammals. |
| Marsupials | Mammals whose young are born at an early stage of development and usually continue to develop in mother's pouch. |
| Gestation Period | The length of time between fertilization and birth. |
| Placental Mammal | Develops inside its mother's body until its body systems can function independently. |
| Placenta | An organ in a pregnant female mammal that passes materials between the mother and the developing embryo. |