Module 8 Flashcards
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Zygote
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Fertilized sell with 100 cells, which become increasingly diverse. At about 14 days the zygote turns into an embryo.
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Conception
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A single sperm cell penetrates the outer coating of the egg and fuse to form one fertilized south.
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Teratogens
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Chemicals or viruses that can enter the placenta and harm the developing fetus.
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Developmental psychology
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A branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the lifespan.
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Maturation
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The automatic, orderly, sequential process of physical and mental development.
