The fetal period is characterized by ________.
A) the formation of organ systems
B) neurulation
C) germ layer formation
D) growth and preparation of fetal organ systems for their eventual functions

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The fetal period is the stage of prenatal development that begins in the ninth week after conception and lasts until birth. It is characterized by growth and preparation of fetal organ systems for their eventual functions, such as the development of the respiratory, digestive, and circulatory systems. During this period, organ systems that have already formed continue to mature and become more specialized. Germ layer formation and neurulation occur during the embryonic period, which precedes the fetal period.

The Fetal Period Is Characterized by ________