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Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body
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Liver
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Timing
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Source |
The liver is the first gastric gland
or organ to develop.
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Nap |
Rugh, p 42 |
| Liver cells begin to draw together. |
Day 21 after conception |
Rugh, p 42 |
| The liver is developing. |
4th week of development |
Sadler, p 274 |
| The liver bud is present. |
Approximately day 25 |
Sadler, p 281 |
| The liver bud sprouts. |
4th week |
Larsen, p 157 |
| The liver bud is present. |
End of 1st month |
Sadler, p 271 |
| Liver cells can be recognized as the
liver. |
Days 27-30 after conception |
Rugh, p 42 |
| Liver ducts are forming. |
5th week after conception |
Rugh, p 46 |
| The liver is developing. |
Day 39 after fertilization |
Sadler, front pages |
| The liver is developing. |
About 48 days after fertilization |
Moore, p 99 |
| Red blood cells are formed primarily
in the liver. |
9th week after fertilization |
Moore, p 112 |
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