Question

amanda is pregnant. her babys intestinal system is beginning to develop. the baby is in the ______ period of prenatal development. fetal zygote embryo teratogen

Explanation:

• Fetal period: Major organs and systems (including the intestinal system) continue to develop and mature.
• Zygote: Just a fertilized egg, no organ - system development yet.
• Embryo: Basic structures form, but more complex organ - system development (like the full - fledged development of the intestinal system as described) is more characteristic of the fetal stage.
• Teratogen: A teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects, not a prenatal development period.

Answer:

A. fetal