AIM: Why are they embryonic stages of development so important, and what risk factors could negatively affecting the growing embryo?
Homework: STUDY
Next Exam: FRIDAY
New Vocabulary:
Embryo- The new organism in its early stages of development from weeks 0-8
Embryonic Development- During weeks 0-8, all of the essential organs are built. This is a very important stage and must be done correctly for the embryo to advance into a proper fetus.
Exposure- To come in contact with something
Mutation– A change
Rapid- Fast
Risk Factor- Something that increases the chance of something bad happening
EXAMPLE- Smoking, radiation, and drinking alcohol during pregnancy are all risk factors that might increase the chances of birth defects.
