Which Is the Correct Order of Stages of Prenatal Development

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct order of stages of prenatal development?

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

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Definitions:

Myenteric Plexus

A network of neurons located between the layers of the gastrointestinal tract, playing a crucial role in the regulation of digestive tract motility.

Interstitial Cells

Cells located amongst the tissues of an organ, often referring to cells in the testes and ovaries that produce hormones.

Pacemaker Cells

Specialized cells within the heart's sinoatrial node that generate and regulate the heart's rhythm.

Enteric Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells within the enteric nervous system that detect changes in the gastrointestinal tract and send information to the central nervous system.