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Sections of the Brain


3 weeks

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: By 3 weeks the brain is dividing into 3 primary sections called the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain.

Development of the respiratory and digestive systems is also underway.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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