A small mass has been in a mother's placenta for several weeks. A small head is distinguishable from the body, and tiny buds that will become arms and legs are just beginning to sprout fingers and toes. What word is typically used for a baby-to-be at this stage of development?
A) gamete
B) zygote
C) embryo
D) fetus

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At this stage of development, the term "embryo" is used. This phase occurs after the zygote stage and continues until the end of the eighth week, when the term changes to "fetus." The described characteristics, such as a distinguishable head and the beginning formation of limbs, are indicative of the embryonic stage.

A Small Mass Has Been in a Mother's Placenta for Several