The development of organ systems in the embryo is prioritized based on when the system is needed.One of the first organ systems to develop in the embryo is the ________ system,while one of the last systems to develop is the ________ system.

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The nervous system is one of the first to develop because it is crucial for coordinating the development of other systems. The respiratory system is one of the last to develop because it is not needed until after birth when the organism begins to breathe air.

The Development of Organ Systems in the Embryo Is Prioritized