The prenatal period during which tremendous growth occurs and the organs continue to develop and become functional is called the __________ period.
A) germinal
B) embryonic
C) fetal
D) gestational

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The fetal period is the stage of prenatal development from the ninth week after conception to birth, during which tremendous growth occurs and the organs continue to develop and become functional. The germinal period refers to the first two weeks after conception, during which the zygote undergoes rapid cell division and travels down the fallopian tube towards the uterus. The embryonic period is the stage of prenatal development that occurs from the third through the eighth week after conception, during which major organs and systems begin to form. The term 'gestational' refers to the length of the pregnancy, which includes both the prenatal period and the time after birth. Therefore, the best choice is C, fetal period.

The Prenatal Period During Which Tremendous Growth Occurs and the Organs