Which of the following represents the correct order of prenatal development?
A)embryonic period, germinal period, fetal period
B)fetal period, embryonic period, germinal period
C)germinal period, embryonic period, fetal period
D)germinal period, zygotic period, fetal period

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The correct order of prenatal development is germinal period, embryonic period, and fetal period. The germinal period is the first 2 weeks after conception, during which the zygote divides multiple times and implants in the uterine wall. The embryonic period is weeks 3-8, during which the major organs and structures develop. The fetal period is weeks 9-40, during which the fetus grows and matures.

Which of the Following Represents the Correct Order of Prenatal