At What Point in Pregnancy Is an Embryo Referred to as a Fetus

question 48

Multiple Choice

At what point in pregnancy is an embryo referred to as a fetus?

• A) At the beginning of the first month of pregnancy
• B) After 7 weeks of pregnancy
• C) At the beginning of the third month of pregnancy
• D) After 10 weeks of pregnancy

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Definitions:

Trabeculae

The network of supporting fibers within organs, especially spongy bone, providing structural support.

Hilum

A depression or notch where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter an organ.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain, which processes sensory information and is crucial for cognitive functions.

Pharyngeal Tonsils

Lymphoid tissue located in the upper part of the throat behind the nose, known commonly as adenoids.