Which of the following does NOT happen in the germinal period?
A) Developing organs can be affected by toxins passing through the placenta.
B) A dividing mass of cells travels to the uterus.
C) A mass of cells form a hollow ball.
D) Cells begin to differentiate.

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The germinal period refers to the first two weeks after conception, during which the fertilized egg (zygote) divides and implants in the uterine wall. Organ development and the effects of toxins passing through the placenta occur later in pregnancy, not during the germinal period.

Which of the Following Does NOT Happen in the Germinal