NEET BIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term Gestation mean?
A
The joining of the egg and sperm.
B
The time it takes for the young to develop inside the mother.
C
The release of sperm.
D
The release of an egg cell.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gestation is the period of time between conception and birth. During this time, the baby grows and develops inside the mother’s womb. Gestational age is the common term used during pregnancy to describe how far along the pregnancy is.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gestation period: Fetal development period from the time of conception until birth. For humans, the full gestation period is normally 9 months. The word “gestation” comes from the Latin “gestare” meaning “to carry or to bear."

Detailed explanation-3: -Alternate titles: fetal period, foetal period.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gestation is the period in which an embryo develops inside the womb of a woman. It immediately starts after the process of fertilization. It occurs for about 9 months in humans. The body and the fetus undergo multiple changes until childbirth occurs. This period starts from the implantation to the birth of the baby.

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