From the third month after conception until birth, the developing organism is known as a(n) ________.
A) fetus
B) placenta
C) neonate
D) embryo

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From the third month of conception until birth, the developing organism is known as a fetus. An embryo is the developing organism from the point of fertilization until the end of the second month of pregnancy. A placenta is a temporary organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow for the exchange of nutrients, gases, and wastes between the mother and fetus. A neonate is a newborn baby, which comes after the fetus has been carried to term and delivered.

From the Third Month After Conception Until Birth, the Developing