The developing infant from 8 weeks after conception until its birth is called a(n) _____.

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The developing infant from 8 weeks after conception until its birth is called a fetus. This is the period when the major organs are formed and the fetus begins to look more like a human baby. Option B, embryo refers to the developing human from conception until 8 weeks. Option C, ovum means the egg cell released from the ovary during ovulation. Option D, blastocyst is the stage of the early embryo when it implants in the uterus. Option E, lanugo is a fine, soft hair that covers the body of the fetus and usually falls off before or soon after birth.

The Developing Infant from 8 Weeks After Conception Until Its