When Does a Developing Organism Double in Weight, Gaining an Additional

question 259

Multiple Choice

When does a developing organism double in weight, gaining an additional 3 to 4 pounds of body fat?

• A)during the last two months of the fetal period
• B)during the third and fourth months of the germinal period
• C)during the first two months following conception
• D)during the first two to eight weeks of prenatal development

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Definitions:

Ammeter Shunt

A device used to change the full scale value of an ammeter by providing another path for current flow. Most ammeter shunts produce a voltage drop of 50 millivolts when rated current flows through them.

Low-resistance

A characteristic of a material or component that allows a large amount of electrical current to pass through with minimal opposition.

Spike

A sudden, sharp increase or peak in the magnitude of a variable, often used in the context of electrical voltage or signals.

Low Values

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