Identify the Period of Prenatal Development That Occurs Two to Eight

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Short Answer

Identify the period of prenatal development that occurs two to eight weeks after conception. During this time, the rate of cell differentiation intensifies, support systems for the cells form, and organs appear.

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Definitions:

Scrotum

The pouch of skin that houses and protects the testicles in males, as well as regulates temperature for sperm production.

Testes

Male reproductive organs tasked with producing sperm and sex hormones, primarily testosterone.

Leydig Cells

Cells located within the testes that produce testosterone in response to luteinizing hormone.

Androgens

Androgens are a group of steroid hormones that play a key role in male traits and reproductive activity, present in both males and females.