Infant Birth Weights Are Most Affected by Nutrient Intake During

question 33

Multiple Choice

Infant birth weights are most affected by nutrient intake during which gestational time period? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Preconception
• B) The first trimester
• C) The second trimester
• D) The third trimester

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nerve Fibers

Nerve fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system, which promote relaxation, nutrient digestion, and energy conservation in the body.

Sympathetic Nerve Fibers

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical and mental activity by controlling the flight or fight response.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically distinct gametes.

Haploid

One set of chromosomes, in contrast to diploid; characteristic of gametes.