During Which Month of Prenatal Development Will the Fetus Begin

question 20

Multiple Choice

During which month of prenatal development will the fetus begin to develop reflexes?

• A) month 2
• B) month 8
• C) month 6
• D) month 4

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary actions, sensory perception, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying nerve impulses between the brain and the body.

Reflex Actions

Automatic and involuntary responses to stimuli facilitated by neural pathways known as reflex arcs, crucial for survival by enabling quick reactions without direct involvement of the brain.

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.