Question

during what period is a developing human organism referred to as a fetus?

a first 8 weeks

b end of the 8th week until birth

c after birth

Explanation:

Identify the stages of prenatal development

Prenatal development is divided into three main stages: the germinal stage (conception to 2 weeks), the embryonic stage (weeks 3 through 8), and the fetal stage (week 9 until birth).

Define the fetal stage timeline

The developing organism is called an embryo during the embryonic stage (first 8 weeks). It is referred to as a fetus starting from the end of the 8th week (beginning of the 9th week) until birth.

Match with the given options

Option (a) describes the embryonic stage. Option (b) correctly describes the fetal stage timeline. Option (c) describes a neonate or infant.

Answer:

• a First 8 weeks
• b end of the 8th week until birth (Correct answer)
• c After birth