8 Questions
During which period of human development does rapid cell division occur?
Prenatal development
What is the primary focus of the embryonic stage of prenatal development?
Major organ development
What does myelination involve during the fetal stage of prenatal development?
Signaling between neurons
Which term describes the process of removing unnecessary neuron connections during prenatal development?
Synaptic pruning
What type of external agents can affect the condition of the baby during prenatal development?
Alcohol, thalidomide, zika virus, microcephaly
What is the correct timeline for the fetal stage of prenatal development?
9 weeks to birth
When does the blastocyst implant into the uterine wall during prenatal development?
0-2 weeks right before implantation
What is a monozygotic pregnancy?
(Singular cell) dividing into two
Test your knowledge on the 4 main periods of human development and the 3 main stages of prenatal development including germinate/zygote, embryonic, and fetal stages. Understand the timeline and key developments of prenatal development.
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