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Which best defines pregnancy?

the birth and delivery of a child based on the fusion of sex cells

the state of carrying a developing life inside a female

the coming together of two gametes in the female body

The cell produced by combining a sperm and ovum is known as

an organ.

a tissue.

a zygote.

a gamete.

Full-term babies are

the same as zygotes.

capable of surviving outside the uterus.

able to release calcium to initiate growth.

What is the average duration of pregnancy?

36-40 weeks

41-43 weeks

37-40 weeks

39-42 weeks

The placenta is an important developmental structure because it provides what to thedeveloping fetus? Check all that apply.

food

oxygen

hormones

gametes

Premature babies are babies born at less than

39 weeks of pregnancy.

38 weeks of pregnancy.

37 weeks of pregnancy.

40 weeks of pregnancy.

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