Question

major organs form and cells continue to divide in the _________ stage.
a. zygote
b. germinal
c. embryonic
d. fetal

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

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Identify the characteristics of prenatal development stages

The question asks which stage of prenatal development is characterized by the formation of major organs and continued cell division.

Analyze the given options

• Germinal stage: Characterized by rapid cell division and implantation of the zygote in the uterine wall (weeks 1–2). Major organs have not yet begun to form.
• Embryonic stage: Characterized by rapid cell division, specialization, and the formation of all major organs and bodily systems (weeks 3–8).
• Fetal stage: Characterized by rapid growth and further development of existing organs and systems (week 9 to birth).

Determine the correct stage

The formation of major organs (organogenesis) occurs specifically during the embryonic stage.
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<mcq-option>A. zygote</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>B. germinal</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>C. embryonic</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>D. fetal</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the characteristics of prenatal development stages

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Analyze the given options

• Germinal stage: Characterized by rapid cell division and implantation of the zygote in the uterine wall (weeks 1–2). Major organs have not yet begun to form.
• Embryonic stage: Characterized by rapid cell division, specialization, and the formation of all major organs and bodily systems (weeks 3–8).
• Fetal stage: Characterized by rapid growth and further development of existing organs and systems (week 9 to birth).

Determine the correct stage

The formation of major organs (organogenesis) occurs specifically during the embryonic stage.
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<mcq-option>A. zygote</mcq-option>
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<mcq-option>D. fetal</mcq-option>
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