The Last 7 Months of Pregnancy Are Devoted to

question 119

Multiple Choice

The last 7 months of pregnancy are devoted to

• A) growth.
• B) formation of major organs.
• C) organization of organs into organ systems.
• D) formation of tissue layers.
• E) formation of the brain.

---

Definitions:

Transverse Processes

Lateral projections from the vertebrae, where muscles and ligaments attach.

Cervical Vertebrae

The vertebrae located in the neck region, forming the upper part of the spinal column.

Intervertebral Discs

The fibrocartilaginous pads situated between the vertebrae of the spine, providing cushioning and facilitating movement.

Fibrocartilage

A type of tough and inflexible cartilage that contains fibrous bundles of collagen, such as that found in the intervertebral disks and at the insertions of ligaments and tendons.