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During which period of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?
During which period of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?
What is the critical level of neurological maturation achieved by 32 weeks of prenatal development?
What is the critical level of neurological maturation achieved by 32 weeks of prenatal development?
Which aspect of prenatal development does the third trimester mainly focus on?
Which aspect of prenatal development does the third trimester mainly focus on?
What triggers the birth process at the end of the third trimester?
What triggers the birth process at the end of the third trimester?
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Which type of twins are always of the same sex and highly similar in physical appearance?
Which type of twins are always of the same sex and highly similar in physical appearance?
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What is the term used for babies born before 38 weeks of gestation?
What is the term used for babies born before 38 weeks of gestation?
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Which trimester marks the stage where sensory receptors of the fetus are well established?
Which trimester marks the stage where sensory receptors of the fetus are well established?
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What is the approximate size of a fetus at the end of the third month of prenatal development?
What is the approximate size of a fetus at the end of the third month of prenatal development?
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Girls exhibit slightly faster skeletal development compared to boys by approximately how many weeks?
Girls exhibit slightly faster skeletal development compared to boys by approximately how many weeks?
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'Quickening' in prenatal development refers to which significant event?
'Quickening' in prenatal development refers to which significant event?
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Which factor is considered to impact the fetus during pregnancy according to the text?
Which factor is considered to impact the fetus during pregnancy according to the text?
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What is a common emotional state experienced by pregnant women according to the text?
What is a common emotional state experienced by pregnant women according to the text?
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How can physical changes during pregnancy be perceived by pregnant women?
How can physical changes during pregnancy be perceived by pregnant women?
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What impact does poverty have on the fetus during pregnancy?
What impact does poverty have on the fetus during pregnancy?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a factor affecting the fetus during pregnancy according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor affecting the fetus during pregnancy according to the text?
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What is the term used to describe the condition when a zygote travels out of the fallopian tube and implants in the uterine wall?
What is the term used to describe the condition when a zygote travels out of the fallopian tube and implants in the uterine wall?
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What process involves the establishment of all body structures and internal organs in the developing fetus?
What process involves the establishment of all body structures and internal organs in the developing fetus?
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At what point does a fetus reach about 1 inch in length during development?
At what point does a fetus reach about 1 inch in length during development?
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What is primarily responsible for making the male and female brains slightly different during prenatal development?
What is primarily responsible for making the male and female brains slightly different during prenatal development?
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At what stage of prenatal development does a fetus grow to around 10 inches and approximately 2 pounds in weight?
At what stage of prenatal development does a fetus grow to around 10 inches and approximately 2 pounds in weight?
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What is the term used to describe when a developing fetus has grown large enough that its movements can be felt by the mother?
What is the term used to describe when a developing fetus has grown large enough that its movements can be felt by the mother?
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Which type of twins may be of different sexes and have only about half their genetic material in common?
Which type of twins may be of different sexes and have only about half their genetic material in common?
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What is the term used to describe babies born before the gestational period of 38 weeks?
What is the term used to describe babies born before the gestational period of 38 weeks?
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What is achieved by a fetus at the end of the third trimester that triggers the birth process?
What is achieved by a fetus at the end of the third trimester that triggers the birth process?
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What triggers malformations in the fetus if exposed to substances like viruses, medicines, or alcohol during prenatal development?
What triggers malformations in the fetus if exposed to substances like viruses, medicines, or alcohol during prenatal development?
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What is a potential impact on the fetus during pregnancy due to the mother's age?
What is a potential impact on the fetus during pregnancy due to the mother's age?
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How can poverty potentially affect the fetus during pregnancy?
How can poverty potentially affect the fetus during pregnancy?
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Which emotional state experienced by pregnant women can be particularly harmful to the fetus?
Which emotional state experienced by pregnant women can be particularly harmful to the fetus?
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What physical changes during pregnancy may be perceived as a source of stress by pregnant women?
What physical changes during pregnancy may be perceived as a source of stress by pregnant women?
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How do social roles change for a woman during pregnancy according to the text?
How do social roles change for a woman during pregnancy according to the text?
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Which substance is mentioned in the text as potentially harmful if used during pregnancy?
Which substance is mentioned in the text as potentially harmful if used during pregnancy?
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