Question

multiple choice question
the period of prenatal development that takes place in the first two weeks after conception is known as the:

○ germinal stage

○ fetal stage

○ postpartum period

○ embryonic stage

Explanation:

The germinal stage is defined as the first two weeks of prenatal development after conception. The fetal stage starts around week 9, the postpartum period is after birth, and the embryonic stage occurs between weeks 3-8.

Answer:

A. germinal stage