The prenatal period during which tremendous growth occurs and the organs continue to develop and become functional is called the ________ period.
A) germinal
B) embryonic
C) fetal
D) gestational

Question

The prenatal period during which tremendous growth occurs and the organs continue to develop and become functional is called the ________ period.
A) germinal
B) embryonic 
C) fetal 
D) gestational

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fetal period is the third and final period of prenatal development, lasting from the 9th week after fertilization until birth. During this period, the organs continue to develop and become functional, and tremendous growth occurs. While the embryonic period (B) is also a period of significant development, it primarily focuses on the formation of the major organs and occurs during the first 8 weeks after fertilization. Germinal (A) refers to the first two weeks of development after fertilization, during which the zygote undergoes cell division and creates the blastocyst. Gestational (D) is a more general term that refers to the entire pregnancy period, including the prenatal and postnatal periods.

The Prenatal Period During Which Tremendous Growth Occurs and the Organs