An 8-Week-Old Embryo Is Only ___ Inch(es)long with What Appear

question 172

Multiple Choice

An 8-week-old embryo is only ___ inch(es) long with what appear to be gills and a tail-like structure,as well as rudimentary eyes,nose,lips,teeth,and stubby bulges that will form into arms and legs.

• A)5
• B)2
• C)10
• D)1

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Involuntary Muscles

Muscles that operate without conscious control, involved in functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the environment.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces hormones influencing various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.