The Time Span from Fertilization Through Two Weeks of Gestation

question 14

Multiple Choice

The time span from fertilization through two weeks of gestation is referred to as the period of the ovum.The embryonic period of the fetus occurs from the third through the ninth week of gestation.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
• C) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Third Month

Pertains to the third month of any given calendar year or a specific period, often referring to a stage in pregnancy or a developmental milestone.

Ultrasound

A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body, commonly used in pregnancy and diagnostics.

Germinal Period

The first two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

After Conception

The period of time following the moment of conception, referring to the development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy.