stages of prenatal development Flashcards
1
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germinal stage (0-2 weeks)
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-the process of cell division begins and will continue for life.
-The formation of the placenta begins.
2
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embryonic stage (3-8 weeks)
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-Fingers and toes are starting to form.
-The brain is now active. (8th week)
3
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foetal stage (9-38 weeks)
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-eyebrows and eyelashes grow
-The fingers and toes grow nails.
4
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stages of prenatal development
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germinal (0-2 weeks)
embryonic (3-8weeks
foetal (9-38 weeks)