The Term Quickening Refers to When ________

question 48

Multiple Choice

The term quickening refers to when ________.

• A)a mother begins to feel fetal movement
• B)the fetus begins to have a detectable heart beat
• C)the major organ systems in the fetus have developed
• D)the fetus develops discernable sex characteristics

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain, vital for regulating essential body functions and general wellbeing.

Master Gland

A term often used to describe the pituitary gland due to its central role in regulating other glands and many body functions.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain crucial for hormone production and regulation of essential bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and sleep.

Axon

A long, thin part of a neuron that transmits impulses to other neurons from bulb-shaped structures called axon terminals or terminal buttons.