The Penetration of the Endometrium by the Blastocyst is Referred

Question

The penetration of the endometrium by the blastocyst is referred to as
A) cleavage.
B) implantation.
C) placentation.
D) embryogenesis.
E) fertilization.

Accepted Answer

Implantation is the specific term used to describe the penetration of the endometrium by the blastocyst. Cleavage refers to the first few cell divisions of the fertilized egg. Placentation refers to the formation of the placenta after implantation has occurred. Embryogenesis is the process of embryo development that occurs after fertilization. Fertilization is the union of the egg and sperm to form a zygote.