The Earliest Point in Pregnancy in Which a Fetus Is

question 76

Multiple Choice

The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus is likely to be able to survive outside of the uterus is the

• A)end of the third trimester.
• B)end of the second trimester.
• C)beginning of the second trimester.
• D)middle of the third trimester.

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

Groups of neurons located deep within the cerebral hemispheres involved in controlling movement and coordination.

Gray Matter

The darker-colored areas of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of neuronal cell bodies and branching dendrites.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain that plays a key role in emotion and memory.