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The Biology of Prenatal Development

6 - 8 Weeks

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Explore the fascinating imagery and facts presented in The Biology of Prenatal Development at your own pace. Each clip from the program is accompanied by its corresponding written script. Select Play Movie to watch any clip. Select See Snapshots to view high resolution images. See the program script and subtitles in 88 languages by using the Choose Language drop-down menu and clicking Refresh. Subtitles are displayed in your chosen language and may be turned on and off by clicking the button found in the lower right corner of the movie player. A "full screen" option is also available by clicking the button.

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Embryonic Development: 6 to 8 Weeks Chapter 20 6 Weeks: Motion and Sensation

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	By 6 weeks the cerebral hemispheres are growing disproportionately faster than other sections of the brain. The embryo begins to make spontaneous and reflexive movements. Such movement is necessary to promote normal neuromuscular development.
Play Movie \| See Snapshots	A touch to the mouth area causes the embryo to reflexively withdraw its head.
Chapter 21 The External Ear and Blood Cell Formation

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	The external ear is beginning to take shape.
Play Movie \| See Snapshots	By 6 weeks, blood cell formation is underway in the liver where lymphocytes are now present. This type of white blood cell is a key part of the developing immune system.
Chapter 22 The Diaphragm and Intestines
	The diaphragm, the primary muscle used in breathing, is largely formed by 6 weeks.
Play Movie \| See Snapshots	A portion of the intestine now protrudes temporarily into the umbilical cord. This normal process, called physiologic herniation, makes room for other developing organs in the abdomen.
Chapter 23 Hand Plates and Brainwaves

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	At 6 weeks the hand plates develop a subtle flattening.
Play Movie \| See Snapshots	Primitive brainwaves have been recorded as early as 6 weeks and 2 days.
Chapter 24 Nipple Formation

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	Nipples appear along the sides of the trunk shortly before reaching their final location on the front of the chest.
Chapter 25 Limb Development

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	By 6 1/2 weeks, the elbows are distinct, the fingers are beginning to separate, and hand movement can be seen.
Play Movie \| See Snapshots	Bone formation, called ossification, begins within the clavicle, or collar bone, and the bones of the upper and lower jaw.
Chapter 26 7 Weeks: Hiccups and Startle Response

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	Hiccups have been observed by 7 weeks. Leg movements can now be seen, along with a startle response.
Chapter 27 The Maturing Heart

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	The 4-chambered heart is largely complete. On average, the heart now beats 167 times per minute. Electrical activity of the heart recorded at 7 1/2 weeks reveals a wave pattern similar to the adult's.
Chapter 28 Ovaries and Eyes

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	In females, the ovaries are identifiable by 7 weeks.
Play Movie \| See Snapshots	By 7 1/2 weeks, the pigmented retina of the eye is easily seen and the eyelids are beginning a period of rapid growth.
Chapter 29 Fingers and Toes

Play Movie \| See Snapshots	Fingers are separate and toes are joined only at the bases.
Play Movie \| See Snapshots	The hands can now come together, as can the feet. Knee joints are also present.