The cheesy substance that covers the skin of the fetus is called

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The cheesy substance that covers the skin of the fetus is called vernix caseosa. Choice A (lanugo) is the fine hair that covers the fetus's body. Choice C (the yolk sac) is the membrane that provides nutrients to the embryo during early development. Choice D (the amnion) is the innermost membrane that surrounds the fetus and contains the amniotic fluid. Choice E (puerperium) is the period after childbirth during which the mother's body returns to its pre-pregnancy state.

The Cheesy Substance That Covers the Skin of the Fetus