Asked by Nataly Aguiar on Apr 24, 2024
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The sex of the fetus can be first determined in which month of development?
A) first
B) second
C) third or fourth
D) six or seventh
E) eighth or ninth
Fetus
The stage of development in mammals following the embryonic stage, characterized by rapid growth and maturation of organs and systems.
Development
The process through which living organisms grow and become more complex, involving physical, biological, and sometimes psychological changes.
- Illustrate the developmental journey from conception, through the stages of fetal development, to the point of childbirth.
Verified Answer
JL
Jessica Lucas8 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sex of a fetus can typically be determined by ultrasound during the third or fourth month of pregnancy, as the external sex organs have developed enough by this stage to be visible.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the developmental journey from conception, through the stages of fetal development, to the point of childbirth.