CLEP Social Sciences

Category - Social Sciences

Prenatal development is divided into stages. During what stage does the development of eyes and ears begin?
  1. Germinal period
  2. Fetal period
  3. Embryonic period
  4. Cephalocaudal period
Explanation
Answer - C - The development of eyes and ears begins in the embryonic period.

Key Takeaway: The embryonic period follows the germinal period; it is during this stage that all major organ systems and structures begin to develop (limbs, ears, eyes, etc.). It starts at about two weeks and lasts until eight to twelve weeks, at which point the fetal period begins.
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