Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Fetus

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the fetus at the end of the fourth month of pregnancy?

• A) The fetus is about 3 inches long and weighs about four-fifths of an ounce.
• B) A growth spurt occurs in the fetus' lower body.
• C) The eyes and eyelids are completely formed, and a fine layer of hair covers the head.
• D) The fetus for the first time has a chance of surviving outside the womb.

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Definitions:

Segments

Divisions or parts of a whole, often used in reference to parts of organizations, markets, or society.

Interaction

The interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity).

Environment

The external physical, social, and cultural context in which an organism or entity exists.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes, which influence a wide range of characteristics such as appearance, behavior, and disease susceptibility.