The 'Hensen’s Node' in bird embryos is the functional equivalent of the amphibian:
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Correct answer: Dorsal lip of the blastopore
Hensen’s Node is located at the anterior end of the primitive streak. Like the dorsal lip (organizer) in amphibians, it acts as a signaling center that induces the primary body axis.
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