Human Embryonic and Fetal Development Flashcards (9 cards)

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1Question

Embryonic stage — duration?

Answer

Fertilization to 8 weeks of pregnancy.

2Question

Fetal stage — focus?

Answer

Growth, organ maturation, sensory development.

3Question

Embryonic stage — duration?

Answer

Fertilization to 8 weeks of pregnancy.

4Question

Fetal stage — focus?

Answer

Growth, maturation, and refinement.

5Question

Zygote — formation?

Answer

Fusion of sperm and egg.

6Question

Blastocyst — development?

Answer

Multicellular structure for implantation.

7Question

Implantation — occurs?

Answer

When blastocyst embeds in uterus.

8Question

Organogenesis — period?

Answer

During embryonic stage.

9Question

Placenta development — role?

Answer

Supports nourishment and waste removal.

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