Topic 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Germinal period
A
0-2 weeks
2
Q
Embryonic period
A
2-8 weeks
3
Q
Fetal period
A
8-36 weeks
4
Q
Conceptional age
A
Age of unborn child based upon time at which mother’s egg was fertilised
5
Q
Gestational age
A
First day of mother’s last menstrual cycle
6
Q
Teratogen
A
Any agent that passes directly from mother to child and influences development negatively
