The most rapid stage of prenatal development occurs during the ______ period.

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The embryonic period is the most rapid stage of prenatal development, lasting from the end of the germinal period (approximately 2 weeks after conception) until the end of the eighth week of gestation. During this time, the major organs and systems begin to form and the embryo is most vulnerable to environmental influences that can cause abnormalities.

The Most Rapid Stage of Prenatal Development Occurs During the ______