A Fertilized Egg Is Called a

question 35

Multiple Choice

A fertilized egg is called a

• A)zygote
• B)ovule
• C)oocyte
• D)blastocyst

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Definitions:

Brain Circumference

A measurement around the largest part of the head, often used to assess brain growth and development, especially in infants.

2-Year-Olds

Refers to toddlers at the age of two, a critical period in child development characterized by rapid growth in language and motor skills.

Infant Growth

The physical and developmental progression of a child from birth through the early years of life, often measured by changes in weight, height, and cognitive and motor skills.

Dendrite Growth

The process by which dendrites (the extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons) increase in number and complexity, facilitating neural connectivity.