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Epidermis and Hair


8 weeks

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: By 8 weeks the epidermis, or outer skin, becomes a multi-layered membrane, losing much of its transparency.

Eyebrows grow as hair appears around the mouth.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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Spontaneous Movement
Spontaneous Movement
Reflexive Movement
Reflexive Movement
Epidermis and Hair
Epidermis and Hair
The Embryonic Period
The Embryonic Period
End of Embryonic Period
End of Embryonic Period
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