The first 2 weeks after fertilization is known as ____.

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The first 2 weeks after fertilization is known as the germinal period, as it is during this time that the zygote undergoes rapid cell division and differentiation, forms blastocysts, and eventually implants in the uterine wall. Conception refers to the moment when the sperm and egg unite to form a zygote, the embryonic period occurs from weeks 3-8 of development, and the fetal period occurs from week 9 until birth.

The First 2 Weeks After Fertilization Is Known as ____