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What is the term for the time period from ovulation to ovum fertilization?
Pre-embryonic
What is the term for the formation of organs during weeks 3-8 of fetal development?
Organogenesis
What is the term for the time period from implantation to 5-8 embryo weeks?
Fetal
Where does fertilization (conception) occur?
Distal 3rd of the fallopian tube (ampulla)
What is the product of the union of a matured egg and a sperm?
Conceptus
Study Notes
Reproductive Timeline
- The time period from ovulation to ovum fertilization is referred to as the fertile window or fertile period.
- The formation of organs during weeks 3-8 of fetal development is called organogenesis.
- The time period from implantation to 5-8 embryo weeks is referred to as embryogenesis.
- Fertilization (conception) occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube.
- The product of the union of a matured egg and a sperm is a zygote.
Test your knowledge of the terms used to denote fetal growth in NCM 205 (MCHN - LEC) T1: THE GROWING FETUS. This quiz covers the time periods from ovulation to ovum fertilization, fertilization to zygote implantation, and more. Sharpen your understanding of fetal development terms and concepts.
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