From Two Months After Conception Until Birth, the Developing Fertilized

question 193

Multiple Choice

From two months after conception until birth, the developing fertilized egg is called a(n) :

• A)zygote.
• B)neonate.
• C)embryo.
• D)fetus.

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Definitions:

Macula Densa Cells

Specialized cells located in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney that help regulate blood pressure and filtration rate.

Juxtaglomerular Cells

Specialized cells in the kidney that help regulate blood pressure by secreting renin.

Renal Corpuscle

The initial filtering component of the nephron in the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

Filtration Slits

Narrow openings between the extensions of the podocytes in the kidney that filter blood to form urine.