Most Types of Birth Defects Occur During the

question 67

Multiple Choice

Most types of birth defects occur during the

• A) 10th through the 24th week of pregnancy.
• B) first trimester.
• C) second trimester.
• D) third trimester.

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Definitions:

Visceroreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the internal organs (viscera) that generate impulses regarding physiological processes, including pain, hunger, and fullness.

Connective Tissue

Connective tissue is a type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, characterized by few cells and a large amount of extracellular matrix.

Two-Point Discrimination

The ability to distinguish two separate points when they are simultaneously touched on the skin, a measure of tactile sensory resolution.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptors found in the skin and mucosa that respond to pain, temperature, touch, and pressure.