Explain the Pragmatic Reason for Using Surrogate Keys

question 39

Essay

Explain the pragmatic reason for using surrogate keys.

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

A stage of early development in mammals that consists of a spherical cell mass formed by a blastula undergoing implantation.

Placenta

A structure that forms within the uterus during pregnancy, supplying the fetus with nutrients and oxygen while eliminating its waste.

Physiological Components

Physiological Components refer to the various physical and functional parts of an organism or its systems, which contribute to life processes.

Fetus

The developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until birth, during which significant growth and development occur.