During the third through the eight week of pregnancy, the developing child can be accurately referred to as the ______________?

Correct answer: C. embryo

  • A. prenate
  • B. zygote
  • C. embryo
  • D. fetus

Explanation

The embryonic period covers approximately the third through the eighth week after conception, when major organs begin forming. Before this is the zygote stage, and from about the ninth week onward the developing child is called a fetus.

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