This program traces the development of a human being from conception to full-term fetus, with a focus on the functions of the male and female reproductive systems. The three stages of development in the womb-pre-embryonic, embryonic, and fetal, generated by the mechanisms of division, differentiation, morphogenesis, patterning, and growth-are illustrated, after which there is a close examination of male and female puberty-the maturation of the reproductive system and the beginning of human sexual response.
This program traces the development of a human being from conception to full-term fetus, with a focus on the functions of the male and female reproductive systems. The three stages of development in the womb-pre-embryonic, embryonic, and fetal, generated by the mechanisms of division, differentiation, morphogenesis, patterning, and growth-are illustrated, after which there is a close examination of male and female puberty-the maturation of the reproductive system and the beginning of human sexual response.
General Note
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Aug. 20, 2009.
Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Content Note
Human Development: Development Begins (4:14) -- The Developing Embryo (3:01) -- Establishing the Axes (1:40) -- Embryonic Sexual Development (2:49) -- Development of the Reproductive System (2:10) -- Puberty in the Male (1:56) -- Puberty in the Female (3:34).