The First Cell That Leads to Development of a New

question 49

Multiple Choice

The first cell that leads to development of a new individual forms when

• A)mitosis occurs.
• B)meosis occurs.
• C)a sperm and an oocyte join.
• D)a haploid cell and a diploid cell join.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and lowering the body's metabolic rate, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, as opposed to the mind.

Parietal Lobes

The lobes that contain the somatosensory cortex (where touch, pressure, temperature, and pain register) and other areas that are responsible for body awareness and spatial orientation.

Cerebral Hemisphere

Either of the two symmetrical halves of the brain (left and right), each controlling specific functions and aspects of perception, cognition, and motor control.