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In which month of pregnancy is the embryo called fetus?

Correct answer: D. 3rd

  • A. 7th
  • B. 4th
  • C. 5th
  • D. 3rd

Explanation

At three months of gestation, the developing human organism is typically referred to as a fetus rather than an embryo. The transition from embryo to fetus is not precisely defined by a specific time but is generally considered to occur around the end of the eighth week of development.

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