The cellular blueprints of life
The hormonal orchestra and anatomy
The spectacular moment of conception
The journey from cell to baby
YOUR GOAL
Master of The human reproductive system
artiteacher Prenatal Development
We got a zinc spark—(so bright!) / Life is starting in the dark—(yeah, tonight!)
artiteacher From week nine until birth, the developing human is called a fetus, focusing on growth and refinement.
artiteacher During the first eight weeks, the embryo develops all major organ systems from scratch.
artiteacher Sort each stage of growth to discover how a single cell becomes a baby.
Fetal hearing: By week 24 of development, a fetus can hear and recognize the sound of their parent's voice.
The process or period of developing inside the womb between conception and birth. In humans, this developmental process lasts approximately forty weeks as a fertilized egg grows into a newborn.
What is the name of the fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects the developing fetus?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for causing uterine contractions during labor?
At what week of development do a fetus's unique, permanent fingerprints fully form?
Which unique, temporary organ is developed to nourish the baby without mixing maternal and fetal blood?
By which week of pregnancy do a fetus's ears become developed enough to hear external sounds?