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Kidneys Produce Urine


8 weeks, 1 day

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: By this time, kidneys produce urine which is released into the amniotic fluid.

In male embryos, the developing testes begin to produce and release testosterone.

The bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the limbs closely resemble those in adults.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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