Embryology

Question 1

Embryology

Answer 1

Developmental events that occur prior to birth

Question 2

Cell division (mitosis)

Answer 2

Increased cell number

Question 3

Cell differentiation

Answer 3

Transformation into specific cell types

Question 4

Cell development

Answer 4

Process by which cells become fully functional

Question 5

How long is the prenatal period?

Answer 5

first 38 weeks of human development

Question 6

what are the 3 developmental stages

Answer 6

pre-embryonic period, embryonic period, fetal period

Question 7

Pre-embryonic period/period of zygote

Answer 7

first 2 weeks after fertilization
formation of blastocyst
implantation in lining of uterus

Question 8

what happens in the embryonic period

Answer 8

3rd-8th weeks
major organ systems begin to develop

Question 9

fetal period

Answer 9

9th-38th weeks
growth continues