By the End of the __________ Month of Prenatal Development,the

question 52

Multiple Choice

By the end of the __________ month of prenatal development,the fetus is 10 to 12 inches long and sleeps and wakes like a newborn.

• A)third
• B)fourth
• C)fifth
• D)sixth

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that consists of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Controls Muscles

The neurological process that governs the ability to initiate, direct, and coordinate voluntary muscle movements.

New Neurons

Newly generated nerve cells in the brain, a process known as neurogenesis, which is crucial for learning and memory.

Skin Cells

Skin cells are the cells that make up the outer layer of the human body, serving functions such as protection against environmental damage, regulation of body temperature, and sensation.