A Developing Individual,from Eight Weeks After Conception Until Birth,is Called

question 85

Multiple Choice

A developing individual,from eight weeks after conception until birth,is called a(n) ___________.

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

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Definitions:

Corniculate Cartilage

Small, horn-shaped cartilages located at the top of the larynx that are involved in the production of sound and the protection of the vocal cords.

Trachea

A large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.

Pleural Cavity

Potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura.

"C" Shaped Cartilages

The rings of hyaline cartilage that support the anterior and lateral sides of the trachea, allowing it to remain open for air passage while being flexible.