2A - Conception and Prenatal Dev Flashcards
1
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Fetus stage of development: 3 weeks
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Heart begins to pump blood.
2
Q
Six Weeks:
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Brain activity is detectable and begins to control movement
3
Q
Nine Weeks:
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Fingerprints evident on skin
4
Q
Ten Weeks:
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Can squint, swallow and wrinkle its forehead.–Can recoil from pain
5
Q
12 Weeks:
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Sleeps, awakens and exercises its muscles energetically–Turns head, curls toes and opens and closes mouth.
6
Q
13 Weeks:
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Fine hair has begun to grow on head and –Sexual differentiation has become apparent.
