Which of the following is (are)true about the fetal stage of development?
A) It begins 4 weeks after fertilization.
B) The organ systems initially form, and then grow.
C) The head is disproportionately small at the beginning of the stage.
D) It comes after the embryonic period.
E) It consists of the first three months of the pregnancy.

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The fetal stage comes after the embryonic period, so statement D is true. Statement A is false as the fetal stage begins 8 weeks after fertilization. Statement B is partially true, as the organ systems do form and then continue to grow and develop throughout the fetal stage. Statement C is also partially true, as the head is initially disproportionately large compared to the body, but this gradually evens out as the fetus develops. Statement E is false, as the fetal stage consists of the remaining 6-7 months of the pregnancy after the embryonic period.

Which of the Following Is (Are)true About the Fetal Stage