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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