Asked by Jose Nava on May 02, 2024
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The major difference between an embryo and a fetus is that
A) a fetus can survive outside the mother's womb but an embryo cannot.
B) a fetus is smaller than an embryo.
C) organ systems are developing in an embryo while all organs are present in a fetus.
D) a fetus is a male child while an embryo is a female child.
E) None of the choices are correct.
Embryo
An early stage in the development of an organism, following fertilization and continuing until it becomes a fetus.
Fetus
Developing human following the embryonic period (after 8 weeks of development).
- Understand the developmental stages from embryo to fetus including time frames and physical development
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David BaisdenMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Organ systems are developing in an embryo, indicating an earlier stage of development, while in a fetus, all organs are present, indicating a more advanced stage of development.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the developmental stages from embryo to fetus including time frames and physical development