The Age of Viability, Referring to the Age at Which

question 147

Multiple Choice

The age of viability, referring to the age at which the foetus ____, is reached ____.

• A) can first respond to stimulation; at about 9 weeks
• B) can survive if born prematurely; between 23 and 26 weeks
• C) first has a heartbeat; at about 16 weeks
• D) experiences no further cell division in the brain; between 36 and 38 weeks

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