Embryology Flashcards
1
Q
Embryology
A
Developmental events that occur prior to birth
2
Q
Cell division (mitosis)
A
Increased cell number
3
Q
Cell differentiation
A
Transformation into specific cell types
4
Q
Cell development
A
Process by which cells become fully functional
5
Q
How long is the prenatal period?
A
first 38 weeks of human development
6
Q
what are the 3 developmental stages
A
pre-embryonic period, embryonic period, fetal period
7
Q
Pre-embryonic period/period of zygote
A
first 2 weeks after fertilization
formation of blastocyst
implantation in lining of uterus
8
Q
what happens in the embryonic period
A
3rd-8th weeks
major organ systems begin to develop
9
Q
fetal period
A
9th-38th weeks
growth continues
