Chapter 3 Flashcards
when does period of zygote occur
1-2 weeks
blastocyst
zygote after 4 days, its a hollow ball!
germ disc
small cluster of cells in center of blastocyst and eventually develops into baby
when does period of embryo occur
3-8 weeks
how does embryo form
forms once blastocyst embeds in uterine wall
ectoderm
outer layer
becomes hair, outer layer of skin, nervous system
mesoderm
becomes muscle, bones, circulatory system
endoderm
inner layer
becomes digestive system and lungs
what 2 structures link embryo to mother
umbilical cord
villi
what is the final and longest phase
period of fetus
how long does prenatal development take
38 weeks
age of viability
age when fetus is able to survive if born early
when is age of viability
22-28 weeks
teratogen
causes abnormal prenatal development
3 types of teratogens
diseases
drugs
environmental hazards