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Anishka Reddy
on Dec 21, 2024
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The first week of prenatal development after conception is called the:
A) germinal period.
B) menstrual period.
C) embryonic period.
D) conceptual period.
Germinal Period
The period that begins at conception and lasts until the developing organism becomes attached to the wall of the uterus about 8 to 10 days later.
Prenatal Development
Relates to the process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth.
- Highlight the distinctions among the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods in developmental progression.
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CG
Learning Objectives
- Highlight the distinctions among the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods in developmental progression.
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