A Developing Baby Is Termed an Embryo From

question 112

Multiple Choice

A developing baby is termed an embryo from:

• A)conception through the second week
• B)third week to the eighth week
• C)eighth week to the fifth month
• D)sixth month to birth

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Definitions:

Pituitary Glands

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body hormones and functions.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and breast-feeding, also associated with behaviors such as bonding, trust, and empathy.

Pitocin

A synthetic form of oxytocin used medically to induce labor and control bleeding after childbirth.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition often seen in premature infants, characterized by difficulty in breathing due to insufficient surfactant in the lungs.