The Major Difference Between an Embryo and a Fetus Is

question 94

Multiple Choice

The major difference between an embryo and a fetus is that

• A)a fetus can survive outside the mother's womb but an embryo cannot.
• B)a fetus is smaller than an embryo.
• C)organ systems are developing in an embryo while all organs are present in a fetus.
• D)a fetus is a male child while an embryo is a female child.
• E)None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, which are hormones produced by the adrenal gland that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A peptide hormone involved in the stress response, stimulating the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroid hormones.