The germinal period occurs _______.

A) during the first two weeks after fertilization
B) from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization
C) from approximately 8 weeks after fertilization to birth
D) from 7 to 10 weeks after fertilization

Germinal Period

First 2 weeks after fertilization, during which the zygote moves down to the uterus and begins to implant in the lining.

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell uniting with an egg cell, leading to the creation of a zygote and the initiation of pregnancy.