The Placenta Is the ____

question 7

Multiple Choice

The placenta is the ____.

• A) developing infant during its second through eighth week after conception until birth
• B) developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth
• C) muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
• D) infant from birth until her first birthday
• E) organ from which the infant receives nourishment

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Definitions:

Heritable

Pertaining to traits or characteristics that can be passed from parents to their offspring through genes.

Genetic Variations

Differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the diversity of organisms' characteristics.

Specific Population

A distinct group of individuals, often identified by shared characteristics or conditions, used for the purpose of statistical analysis or research.

Canalized Characteristic

A trait that is genetically determined and less influenced by environmental factors, showing little variation among individuals.