The postnatal period extends from
A)the fertilized egg until the end of life.
B)fertilization to birth.
C)birth to death.
D)the beginning of the fetal period until the beginning of childhood.

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The postnatal period refers to the period of life after birth, and continues until death. Choice A is incorrect because it refers to the entire lifespan, not just the postnatal period. Choice B is incorrect because it only covers the prenatal period up until birth. Choice D is incorrect because it only covers a portion of the postnatal period, not the entire period.

The Postnatal Period Extends from