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Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body
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Thyroid
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Timing
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Source |
The thyroid gland begins to develop.
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Day 20 after fertilization |
Moore, p5 |
| The thyroid gland primordium first
appears. |
Late in 4th week of development |
Larsen, p 249 |
| The thyroid is developing. |
Late in 5th week |
Larsen, p 249 |
| The thyroid gland, which plays a critical
role in metabolism, begins developing. |
End of month 1 after conception |
Rugh, p 42 |
| The thyroid is developing. |
Approximately day 36 |
Sadler, p 281 |
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