While Observing a Special Monitor, a Physician Tells an Expectant

question 142

Multiple Choice

While observing a special monitor, a physician tells an expectant mother, "As you can see, the legs and arms have just begun to emerge." From this description, you should realize that the two are looking at a(n)

• A) zygote.
• B) fetus.
• C) embryo.
• D) germ disc.

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Definitions:

Charles Horton Cooley

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