Science 25.3 Flashcards
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Adolescence
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The period of transition between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
2
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Amniotic Sac
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An enclosed membrane that surrounds and protects the fetus
3
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Blastocyst
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A rapidly dividing ball of cells
4
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Differentiation
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The process by which unspecialized cells become specialized
5
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Embryo
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An unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development
6
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Fetus
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This is what the developing organism is referred to from the end of the eight weeks until birth
7
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Implantation
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The process of embedding, usually occurs about a week after fertilization
8
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Infancy
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The first year and a half of life after birth
9
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Pregnancy
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The carrying of one or more offspring from fertilization until birth
