NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -During the first 8 weeks, a fetus is called an embryo. The embryo develops rapidly and by the end of the first trimester it becomes a fetus that is fully formed, weighing approximately 1/2 to 1 ounce and measuring, on average, 3 to 4 inches in length.

Detailed explanation-2: -The germinal period is the period of prenatal development that takes place in the first 2 weeks after conception. During this cell division, the fertilized ovum (zygote) travels down the fallopian tube toward the uterus. This period is characterized by rapid cell division and duplication (mitosis).

Detailed explanation-3: -With each week of pregnancy, your baby-to-be is developing in leaps and bounds. In the early stages, they are called a zygote. They then progress to an embryo, fetus, and finally, baby. You might hear your doctor talk about different phases of pregnancy with specific medical terms like embryo and zygote.