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the cells that result from fertilization of the ovum by the sperm cell, the fertilized ovum from conception to 2 weeks.
Zygote
Blastomere
Mitotic division of the zygote gives rise to daughter cells
Additional information: blank are the cells formed during early embryonic development.
Morula
the solid ball of cells formed by 16 or more blastomeres.
Example sentence: The blank is an early stage in embryonic development before the blastocyst.
Blastocyst
after the morula reaches the uterus,
Additional information: The blank is the stage of development when the embryo implants in the uterus.
Embryo
extend from 7th day to 7th week post conception.
Example sentence: The blank undergoes rapid development during the first few weeks after conception.
from the 8th week until term.
Fetus
Additional information: The blank is the stage of development when the major organs are formed.
Conceptus
refers to all the products of conception. (fetus, amniotic membrane, placenta)
Additional information: The blank includes all structures that develop as part of pregnancy.