TAQ 3: Assessment criteria 2.1 Part 1 a) The zygote that is formed after fertilisation divides rapidly during the first 2 weeks of pregnancy, developing into an embryo by day 12. With reference to specific structures formed, outline this period of development from conception up to the 28th day of gestation. b) Summarise the key developmental changes that occur from the point that the embryo is formed up to the end of the 1st trimester of pregnancy when the embryo is considered a foetus. c) What is the approximate size of the foetus by the end of this trimester?

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TAQ 3:
Assessment criteria 2.1
Part 1
a) The zygote that is formed after fertilisation divides rapidly during
the first 2 weeks of pregnancy, developing into an embryo by day
12.
With reference to specific structures formed, outline this period of
development from conception up to the 28th day of gestation.
b) Summarise the key developmental changes that occur from the
point that the embryo is formed up to the end of the 1st trimester of
pregnancy when the embryo is considered a foetus.
c) What is the approximate size of the foetus by the end of this
trimester?
Transcribed Image Text:TAQ 3: Assessment criteria 2.1 Part 1 a) The zygote that is formed after fertilisation divides rapidly during the first 2 weeks of pregnancy, developing into an embryo by day 12. With reference to specific structures formed, outline this period of development from conception up to the 28th day of gestation. b) Summarise the key developmental changes that occur from the point that the embryo is formed up to the end of the 1st trimester of pregnancy when the embryo is considered a foetus. c) What is the approximate size of the foetus by the end of this trimester?
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