The prenatal period during which tremendous growth occurs and the organs continue to develop is called the ________ period.

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The fetal period is the third and final stage of prenatal development, lasting from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth. During this period, the major organs and structures that were formed during the embryonic period continue to grow and develop. The fetus also gains weight and becomes more active, as it prepares for life outside the womb.

The Prenatal Period During Which Tremendous Growth Occurs and the Organs