During Which Week of Gestation Are Fingerprints Formed

question 13

Multiple Choice

During which week of gestation are fingerprints formed?

• A)10th
• B)20th
• C)30th
• D)40th

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Definitions:

Light Entering Eye

The process by which visual information begins its journey to perception, involving photons passing through the eye's structures to reach and stimulate the retina.

Retina

The retina is a thin layer of tissue located on the inside back wall of the eye, which contains cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

Fovea

A small, central pit in the retina of the eye, responsible for sharp central vision.

Dim Light Conditions

Environmental scenarios with low levels of illumination that can affect visibility, mood, and biological processes.