The Fetal Period Ends

question 86

Multiple Choice

The fetal period ends

• A)at the end of the first trimester.
• B)when implantation is complete.
• C)at the end of the third trimester.
• D)when the heart begins to beat.

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Definitions:

Infertile Couples

Couples who are unable to conceive a child after a year or more of regular sexual intercourse without contraception.

Heart Condition

Any of a variety of disorders that affect the heart's ability to function properly, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.