Match each term with its definition or description.
-Term used to describe the developing baby from week 9 to week 39
A)Zygote
B)Morula
C)Blastocyst
D)Placenta
E)Fetus
F)Embryo
G)Ectoderm
H)Mesoderm
I)Endoderm
J)Histogenesis
K)Amniotic cavity
L)Implantation
M)Organogenesis
N)Fertilization
O)Yolk sac

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The developing baby from week 9 to week 39 is referred to as a fetus.

Answer: F
 The embryonic stage covers the time between fertilization and the eighth week of pregnancy.

Answer: A
 A zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction.

Answer: N
 Fertilization is the process of a sperm cell combining with an ovum, or egg cell.

Answer: C
 A blastocyst is a sphere-shaped mass of cells that forms after about five days of cell division following fertilization.

Answer: K
 The amniotic cavity is a fluid-filled space that surrounds and provides cushioning for the developing fetus.

Answer: L
 Implantation refers to the stage in the early development of a fetus when it attaches to the wall of the uterus.

Answer: D
 The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and is responsible for providing necessary nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus.

Answer: G
 The ectoderm is one of the three germ layers of cells that make up the developing embryo and is responsible for forming the skin and nervous system.

Answer: H
 The mesoderm is one of the three germ layers of cells that make up the developing embryo and is responsible for forming the bones, muscles, and circulatory system.

Answer: I
 The endoderm is one of the three germ layers of cells that make up the developing embryo and is responsible for forming the organs and tissues that make up the digestive and respiratory systems.

Answer: M
 Organogenesis refers to the process by which the various organs and systems of the body begin to form during embryonic development.

Answer: J
 Histogenesis refers to the process by which cells differentiate and become specialized to form the various tissues and structures of the body.

Answer: O
 The yolk sac is a membranous sac that provides nutrients to the developing embryo before the placenta is fully formed.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description