During the Last Three Months of Pregnancy, the Fetal Body

question 80

Multiple Choice

During the last three months of pregnancy, the fetal body gains over ____ pounds and grows ____ inches.

• A) 2; 4
• B) 4; 9
• C) 5; 7
• D) 7; 10

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Definitions:

Female Infant

A young female child, typically considered to be under one year of age.

Aphagia

Failure to eat; may be due to an unwillingness to eat or to motor difficulties, especially with swallowing.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger and thirst.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus involved in regulating satiety, metabolism, and various other autonomic functions.