Emily and her husband are thrilled as they peer into Emily's uterus by means of an ultrasound.The physician reports that the pregnancy appears normal,and that their baby's fingers,toes,heart,and circulatory system are developing as expected.The couple learns that the baby is only an inch long.Given this information,the current stage of prenatal development is the _______.
A)embryonic period
B)germinal period
C)zygotic period
D)fetal stage

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The embryonic period occurs from the third to the eighth week of pregnancy, during which major organs and structures begin to develop, including fingers, toes, heart, and circulatory system. The baby being only an inch long aligns with this stage.

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