The Developing Infant from Eight Weeks After Conception Until Its

question 93

Multiple Choice

The developing infant from eight weeks after conception until its birth is called a(n) :

• A)fetus.
• B)embryo.
• C)ovum.
• D)blastocyst.
• E)lanugo.

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Definitions:

Touch Receptors

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect tactile stimuli, enabling the sensation of touch, pressure, and vibration.

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The primary somatosensory cortex is a region of the cerebral cortex that processes sensory input from the body, allowing for the perception of touch, temperature, pain, and body position.

Motor Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.