From Approximately 2 Months After Conception Until Birth, a Developing

question 195

Multiple Choice

From approximately 2 months after conception until birth, a developing human is called an)

• A)zygote.
• B)embryo.
• C)fetus.
• D)infant.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Period

A critical phase in development that spans from conception to the eighth week, where major organs and structures begin to form in an embryo.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ where fetal development occurs during pregnancy.

Germinal Period

First 2 weeks after fertilization, during which the zygote moves down to the uterus and begins to implant in the lining.