The Process Termed ________ Begins When the Blastocyst Attaches to the Endometrium

question 38

Multiple Choice

The process termed ________ begins when the blastocyst attaches to the endometrium and continues as the blastocyst invades maternal tissues.

• A) cleavage
• B) implantation
• C) placentation
• D) differentiation
• E) embryogenesis

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Definitions:

Heavy Drinking

Consumption of alcohol in large quantities over a short period of time, potentially leading to acute and chronic health problems.

Pregnancy

A term for the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus inside her uterus, typically lasting around 40 weeks from the last menstrual period.

Small Head

Generally refers to a medical condition where the circumference of the head is significantly smaller than typical for an individual's age and sex, known as microcephaly.

Heart Defects

Abnormalities in the heart's structure that are present at birth and can affect how the heart works.