The Embryonic Stage of Prenatal Development Is Considered a Critical

question 15

Multiple Choice

The embryonic stage of prenatal development is considered a critical period for development because

• A) this is the stage when the gender of the conception is determined.
• B) all major organs and structures are undergoing rapid development, and damage done at this point can be both severe and irreversible.
• C) the conception may implant in the fallopian tubes rather than in the uterus.
• D) most of the genetic abnormalities that we see in infants happen during this stage of prenatal development.

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