When an Egg Becomes Fertilized by Sperm,the Resulting One-Celled Entity

question 102

Multiple Choice

When an egg becomes fertilized by sperm,the resulting one-celled entity is called a(n) ___________.

• A)zygote
• B)fetus
• C)gene
• D)embryo

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Definitions:

Neuron

A nerve cell; it carries nerve impulses between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

Nerve Fibers

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses to different parts of the body.

Cerebrum

The most sizable region of the brain, tasked with controlling voluntary movement, visual perception, speaking, taste sensations, auditory experiences, thinking, and memory retention.

Sulci

Grooves or furrows on the surface of the brain, separating adjacent gyri.