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Three Stages of Prenatal Development
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Three Stages of Prenatal Development

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What is the first stage of prenatal development?

  • Fetal stage
  • Germinal stage (correct)
  • Embryonic stage
  • Zygote stage
  • What is the time span of the Germinal stage?

    conception at two weeks

    During the Germinal stage, key steps in establishing a ______ occur.

    pregnancy

    In which stage does the face, eyes, ears, limbs, and bones begin to form?

    <p>Embryonic stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time span of the Embryonic stage?

    <p>third through eighth week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Embryonic stage, the ______, eyes, ears, limbs, and bones begin to form.

    <p>face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final stage of prenatal development?

    <p>Fetal stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time span of the Fetal stage?

    <p>eighth or ninth week through birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Fetal stage, the vocal cords develop, and the ______ system and kidneys begin to function.

    <p>digestive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of movements are possible by the end of the third month in the Fetal stage?

    <p>spontaneous or unplanned movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Germinal Stage

    • Duration spans from conception to two weeks.
    • Establishes the foundation for pregnancy through a zygote's development.

    Embryonic Stage

    • Lasts from the third week to the eighth week of pregnancy.
    • Critical development period where facial features, eyes, ears, limbs, and bones begin to form.

    Fetal Stage

    • Begins in the eighth or ninth week and continues until birth.
    • Key developments include the formation of vocal cords and functionality of the digestive system and kidneys.
    • Spontaneous movements can occur by the end of the third month.

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    Explore the three crucial stages of prenatal development: the Germinal stage, the Embryonic stage, and the Fetal stage. This quiz provides key insights into the time spans and significant growth that occurs in each phase. Test your knowledge on how life begins and progresses before birth.

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