In One Stage of Prenatal Development, Conception Occurs, the Zygote

question 30

Multiple Choice

In one stage of prenatal development, conception occurs, the zygote divides, and then implantation in the uterine wall occurs. What term describes this stage?

• A) the fetal stage
• B) the mitotic stage
• C) the germinal stage
• D) the embryonic stage

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Definitions:

Adaptable

The ability of an organism, individual, or system to adjust or change in response to new conditions or environments.

Lithosphere

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, encompassing the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle, characterized by its solid state and involvement in tectonic activities.

Upper Mantle

The part of the Earth's mantle that lies just beneath the lithosphere, involved in tectonic movements and convection processes.

Crust

The outermost solid shell of a rocky planet, dwarf planet, or natural satellite, distinct from the underlying mantle.