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Valentine Papius
on Dec 10, 2024Verified
Which development occurs in the eighth and ninth months of fetal development?
A) Eyebrows and eyelashes appear over partially open eyelids.
B) Eyelids partially open and the lungs begin to produce surfactant.
C) Neuron networks form, lanugo is shed, and blood cells form in the bone marrow.
D) Fat is deposited in subcutaneous tissues, and the eyelids can completely open.
Neuron Networks
Complex systems of neurons interconnected to form pathways that process and transmit information throughout the nervous system.
Lanugo
The fine, soft hair that covers the body and limbs of a human fetus, which is usually shed before birth and replaced by vellus hair.
Bone Marrow
A flexible tissue found in the interior cavities of bones that is a major site of blood cell production.
- Comprehend the stages of development and principal events in embryonic and fetal growth.
- Acknowledge the importance of key incidents in the prenatal development phase, particularly in terms of organ development and system maturation.
Verified Answer
AA
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the stages of development and principal events in embryonic and fetal growth.
- Acknowledge the importance of key incidents in the prenatal development phase, particularly in terms of organ development and system maturation.