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Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body
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Fetus
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Timing
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Source |
The fetal period begins on day 57
after fertilization and ends at birth. The tissues
and organs that were formed during the embryonic
period continue to grow during the fetal period,
but the changes aren't as pronounced. Ultrasonic
tests are used to measure embryonic growth.
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Day 57 |
Moore, p 3 |
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