Directions 1. As we have learned in lecture, there are many factors that can affect prenatal development. For this assignmentt you will be reviewing material on the stages of pren

Directions
1. As we have learned in lecture, there are many factors that can affect prenatal development. For this assignmentt you will be reviewing material on the stages of prenatal development and the internal and external factors that can affect development before birth. You will then be summarizing what you have learned in a table (using a provided template will be at bottom)
2. Review the following PowerPoint (containing a fetal growth graph), PDF article, and weblink article. All three references are also located in Blackboard.

Weblink: https://cms-kids.com/providers/early_steps/training/itds/module1/lesson1-3.html
PowerPoint: https://prnt.sc/jYFBAeDj8fG0
REFERENCE LECTURE: https://rise.articulate.com/share/KZP_84BOjhIY9NS5iZsKRrFfvwX-0bmJ#/lessons/nMKu2TSJcyrCJuP0CXFeFcAzYxNV10l5
3. Review the stages of prenatal development table provided below. The table includes each of the following stages of prenatal development:
Zygote (Ovum)
Embryo
Fetus
4. Within your table for each stage of prenatal development you will list and explain three major physical developments or changes that occur during that stage. You will also identify how each stage of prenatal development can be affected by three internal and/or external factors (e.g., genetics, environmental toxins, etc.). Finally, make sure to indicate the approximate timeframe for each period of development.
The zygote stage is already completed for you as an example.
ECED102 Prenatal Development Table
Stage Timeframe Fetal Development that Occurs Effect of Internal and External Factors on Development
Zygote
(Ovum)
0-2 Weeks
Cells begin to divide.

The placenta develops.

Not susceptible to teratogens, but the death of the zygote and spontaneous abortion are common in this stage.
The placenta receives and transmits endocrine signals between the mother and zygote and is the site of nutrient and waste exchange for the duration of the pregnancy.
Embryo

Fetus