Conception Occurs When the

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Multiple Choice

Conception occurs when the

• A)egg is released from the ovary.
• B)egg and sperm unite.
• C)fertilized egg makes its first division.
• D)embryo implants into the uterine lining.

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Definitions:

Digested Nutrients

Molecules resulting from the digestion process that are small enough to be absorbed by the body and used for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Epithelial Cells

Sheets of tightly packed cells that line organs and body cavities as well as make up the skin surface.

Vascular Tissue

Plant tissue involved in the transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant.

Osseous Tissue

The primary structural and supportive connective tissue in the body, forming bones through a dense matrix of calcium salts and collagen fibers.