At what point does the fetal period begin?
A)When the process of organogenesis is complete
B)Immediately after the sex of the child can be determined
C)After the dendritic arbor forms around the umbilical cord
D)When implantation is complete

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The fetal period begins when the process of organogenesis is complete, which occurs at around the end of the embryonic period, during the eighth week of gestation. During this time, the major organs and structures of the body have formed and the embryo is now considered a fetus.

At What Point Does the Fetal Period Begin