The period from birth to the end of the first month is known as (the)
A) senescence.
B) neonatal period.
C) infancy.
D) childhood.
E) embryogenesis.

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The neonatal period is the period from birth to the end of the first month. Senescence refers to the aging process, which occurs much later in life. Infancy refers to the first year of life, and childhood encompasses a broader age range. Embryogenesis refers specifically to the period of development from conception to the end of the eighth week of gestation.

The Period from Birth to the End of the First