Notes & Key Concepts
1. Formed by the end of week 8
2. Allows for the trANSWERfer of waste products
3. formed following a period of rapid cell division
4. Union of an egg and sperm - ANSWER ✨✔---1. Fetus
2. Placenta
3. Embryo
4. Zygote
Briefly explain why an infant would be considered preterm. - ANSWER ✨✔---An infant born prior
to 37 weeks of gestation is considered preterm. The length of a normal pregnancy is approximately 40
weeks.
Which of the following is/are true regarding calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy? Choose all
that apply. - ANSWER ✨✔---Quality is more important than quantity