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What does embryology primarily study?
The origin and development of an organism
Which period begins at fertilization and ends with the 8th week?
Embryonic period
What is the mature male germ cell called?
Sperm
How many chromosomes does a cell contain after mitotic division?
44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes
What is a zygote?
A fertilized ovum
What happens during the 3rd week of the embryonic period?
Development of the Central Nervous System
Which type of cell division occurs in the primitive germ cells of the testes or ovaries?
Meiotic
When does the postnatal development period occur?
After birth
Introduction to embryology, studying the origin and development of an organism from zygote to birth, and its importance in understanding normal body structure and congenital anomalies.
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