The time span from fertilization through two weeks of gestation is referred to as the period of the ovum.The embryonic period of the fetus occurs from the third through the ninth week of gestation.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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The period of the embryo,occurring from the third through the eighth weeks of gestation,immediately follows the period of the ovum.The period of the fetus takes place from the ninth through the 36th weeks of gestation.

The Time Span from Fertilization Through Two Weeks of Gestation