To the end of the first trimesters, the embryo can now technically describe as a:
Correct answer: D. Fetus
- A. Zygote
- B. Infant
- C. Toddler
- D. Fetus
Explanation
At the beginning of the 11th week of pregnancy, or the ninth week after conception, The baby's head still makes up about half of its length. However, The baby's body is about to catch up. The baby is now officially described as a fetus.
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Embryonic development covers fertilization, cleavage, formation of the blastula and gastrula, germ layers, organ formation and differentiation. Regeneration describes the replacement of lost tissues or body parts, whereas ageing involves gradual cellular and physiological changes linked to reduced repair, altered metabolism and declining organ function.
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