When Does Tongue Development Occur During Prenatal Development

question 25

Multiple Choice

When does tongue development occur during prenatal development?

• A) During the fourth to fifth week
• B) During the fourth to eighth week
• C) During the eighth to tenth week
• D) During the eighth to twelfth week

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Definitions:

Pubertal Timing

The timing of the onset of puberty, which can vary widely among individuals and can affect physical and psychological development.

Secular Trend

The change from one generation to the next in an aspect of development, such as body size or in the timing of puberty.

Average Age

The mean age of a particular population or group, calculated by dividing the sum of the ages of all individuals by the number of individuals.

Amygdala

A brain structure that is part of the limbic system and plays a role in emotion, especially fear and anger.