The term gestation refers to the
A) period from conception to parturition
B) embryonic period
C) fetal period
D) period two weeks before birth to two weeks after birth

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Gestation refers to the period from conception to parturition (giving birth). This includes both the embryonic period (up to week 8 of gestation) and the fetal period (from week 9 until birth). Option D is incorrect because it only refers to a 4-week period around birth and does not encompass the entire gestational period.

The Term Gestation Refers to the