Prenatal Development

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During which stage of prenatal development does the embryo acquire its basic form?

Gestational age
Fetal development (correct)
Antenatal development
Germinal stage

What is the term used to describe prenatal development in human pregnancy?

Embryonic development
Fetal development
Antenatal development (correct)
Germinal development

At what point does prenatal development start?

Embryonic development
Fertilization (correct)
Gestational age
Fetal development

How is the fetal period of development described?

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Which part of prenatal development is the same in all mammals?

<p>Embryonic development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prenatal Development Stages

The embryo acquires its basic form during the embryonic period, which spans from weeks 3-8.
The term used to describe prenatal development in human pregnancy is embryogenesis.

Prenatal Development Timeline

Prenatal development starts at fertilization, when the sperm fertilizes the egg.

Fetal Period

The fetal period of development is described as the period from week 9 until birth, during which the fetus grows and develops rapidly.

Mammalian Development

The embryonic period is the same in all mammals, where the embryo acquires its basic form.

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Test your knowledge on prenatal development and explore the stages of embryo and fetus growth during pregnancy. Learn about fertilization, embryonic development, and the journey towards birth. Discover the key milestones of antenatal development in this informative quiz.