The Period of Development from Conception to Birth Is Called

question 343

Multiple Choice

The period of development from conception to birth is called the ________.

• A) neonate period
• B) prenatal period
• C) natal period
• D) postnatal period

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy for essential processes like breathing, circulating blood, and cellular repair.

Evaporation

The process in which liquid water turns into vapor, typically influenced by heat.

Muscle Tissue

A soft tissue in animals that generates force and allows for movement, comprising skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle types.

Voluntary Contraction

The intentional activation of muscle fibers through the nervous system, enabling movement and physical actions.