Human Development
The process by which a single cell differentiates and grows into a multicellular human being is extremely exact and intricate. When a sperm fertilizes an oocyte (ovum), a continuous process starts. The zygote then develops into a definite organ system and eventually reaches its early functioning stage. Cell division, migration, proliferation, differentiation, death, and rearrangement is some of the mechanisms of transformation. A deeper comprehension of embryology aids in the development of healthcare plans:
- Treatment methods for infertility
- Diagnosis and surgical interventions during pregnancy
- methods for preventing congenital abnormalities.
What is Embryology?
Embryology is the study of the origin and prenatal development of an organism which comprises the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods. The germinal period consists of the first two weeks from conception, the embryonic period includes the third to eighth week from conception, and the fetal period consists of the ninth week from conception to birth. Gestation in embryology refers to the period from conception to birth. The gestation period is different from gestational age which is measured in weeks starting from the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period.
Table of Content
- What is Embryology?
- What is Embryogenesis?
- Stages of Embryology
- Human Development
- Duration and Stages of Pregnancy