What Is an Embryo During the Late Stages of Development?
Developing An embryo in the late stages of development is considered a fetus. A fetus in the last 26 to 38 weeks is gaining weight and body fat. The bones are developed but still weak. The embryo also accumulates more body chemicals such as calcium and iron. State of the Organs The main organs have all developed and are functional, but are functioning at a low level. The fetus’ late stage development is based on the presence of a healthy placenta. The placenta routes the mother’s blood to the fetus, which provides the developing child with oxygen and nutrition. The placenta also removes waste from the fetus’ body. Electrical Signal Communication The fetus’ brain develops considerably in the last stages of development. The brain makes new cellular connections for electrical signals to pass. The brain substance myelin, which is necessary for electrical signal communication, develops during the late stages. Myelin grows in the spinal cord also. As a fetus becomes a newborn, her lack of co
