Match each term with its definition or description.
-Connecting "bridge" between mother and baby
A)Zygote
B)Morula
C)Blastocyst
D)Placenta
E)Fetus
F)Embryo
G)Ectoderm
H)Mesoderm
I)Endoderm
J)Histogenesis
K)Amniotic cavity
L)Implantation
M)Organogenesis
N)Fertilization
O)Yolk sac

Question

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The placenta is the connecting "bridge" between mother and baby.

Answer: N
 Fertilization is the process of the sperm and egg joining to form a zygote.

Answer: L
 Implantation is the process by which the fertilized egg implants into the lining of the uterus.

Answer: F
 The embryo is the early stage of development after fertilization, before the fetus stage.

Answer: E
 The fetus is the stage of development after the embryo stage, usually after 8 weeks of gestation.

Answer: K
 The amniotic cavity is the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the developing fetus.

Answer: M
 Organogenesis is the process of organ development during embryonic and fetal development.

Answer: G, H, I
 Ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm are the three germ layers that give rise to different tissues and organs during embryonic development.

Answer: A
 The zygote is the initial cell that results from the fusion of a sperm and an egg.

Answer: J
 Histogenesis is the process of tissues forming from the differentiation of cells during development.

Answer: B
 The morula is a stage of development consisting of a solid ball of cells, before it develops into a blastocyst.

Answer: O
 The yolk sac is a membranous sac that provides nutrients to the developing embryo.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description