By the second month of gestation,all organ systems of the embryo are formed and functioning.

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While all major organs have started to form by the end of the embryonic period (around 10 weeks), they are not fully formed and functioning until later in fetal development. The fetal period lasts from 9 weeks after fertilization until birth, during which time organs continue to mature and function develops further.

By the Second Month of Gestation,all Organ Systems of the Embryo