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Zygote
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the fertilized egg; it enters 2-Week period of rapid cell division and develops into an embryo
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embryo
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the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month
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Fetus
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the developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth
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teratogens
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agents, such as chemicals and viruses that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm
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Fetal Alcohol System (FAS)
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Physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman's heavy drinking. In severe cases symptoms include noticeable facial misproportions
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habituation
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decreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulation. As infants gain familiarity with repeated exposure to visual stimulus, their interest wanes as they look away sooner
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