In the Period of Prenatal Development That Occurs from Two

question 96

Multiple Choice

In the period of prenatal development that occurs from two to eight weeks after conception, the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall. During this period, the mass of cells is referred to as a(n)

• A) trophoblast.
• B) follicle.
• C) fetus.
• D) embryo.

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