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The Rapidly Growing Brain

#028, Movie 1 of 36

6 weeks, 6 days

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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.
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