The Fetal Period Is Best Defined as

question 39

Multiple Choice

The fetal period is best defined as

• A)the middle three months of pregnancy.
• B)all of the pregnancy that follows the implantation of the blastula in the uterine wall.
• C)the part of the pregnancy that extends from the age of viability to birth.
• D)the period from the ninth week of pregnancy to birth.

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes located in the inner ear that are key components in maintaining balance and detecting head movements.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for detecting harmful stimuli and sending pain signals to the brain.

ESP

Extrasensory Perception, a claimed ability to gain information without the use of the known five senses.