Briefly describe the major developmental processes that occur during the three periods of prenatal development
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Prenatal development begins with the germinal stage, lasting from conception to about 2 weeks. During this stage, rapid cell division occurs, and the mass of cells migrates to the uterus and beings to implant into the uterine wall, forming a placenta during the implantation process. The placenta is a structure that allows oxygen and nutrients to pass into the fetus from the mother's bloodstream and bodily wastes to pass out to the mother.
The embryonic stage lasts from 2 weeks to 2 months and is the period when most of the vital organs and bodily systems such as the heart, spine, and brain emerge. The embryonic period is a time of great vulnerability; if anything interferes with development during this time period, effects can be devastating.
The fetal period lasts from 2 months to birth. During the early parts of this stage, the muscles and bones begin to form. The body continues to grow and function. The fetus is capable of movement. Respiratory and digestive systems mature.
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