By the End of 8 Weeks, the Individual Is Considered

question 142

Multiple Choice

By the end of 8 weeks, the individual is considered a fetus because

• A) all the primary germ layers are formed.
• B) the amniotic cavity has formed.
• C) all of the organ systems are present.
• D) the neural tube and yolk sac have formed.
• E) the mesoderm has formed.

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Definitions:

Maturation

Refers to the process of becoming mature, including the growth and development of the body or mind.

Toilet Training

The method of training a small child to urinate and defecate in the toilet.

Object Permanence

The understanding in human development that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that are formed through synapses and are essential for all brain functions, including sensory processing, movement, and cognition.