4.2 - Development Stages
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Practice Questions
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What is formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg?
💡 Hint: Think of the very first cell in development.
What comes after the zygote?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym Z-M-B-E-F.
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What is the first stage after fertilization?
💡 Hint: It’s the very first cell in the chain of development.
True or False: The fetus stage occurs before the embryo stage.
💡 Hint: Review the sequence of development stages.
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Critically evaluate the importance of the placenta in human development. How does it influence the health of both mother and baby?
💡 Hint: Consider both the biological and physiological aspects.
Describe the transitions from the zygote through to the fetus, detailing the processes that occur during each stage.
💡 Hint: Think of the changes that define each stage's purpose.
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