Prenatal Development (3.1)

Question 1

Germinal Period

Answer 1

First 2 weeks of conception

creation of the fertilized egg, cell division, and the zygote attaches to the uterine wall

Question 2

Embryotic Period

Answer 2

2-8 weeks of conception

cell differentiation rate increases, the support system for cells form, and organs begin to appear

Question 3

Fetal Period

Answer 3

2 months-birth

growth and development continues