5 Questions
What is the period of extra uterine life according to the text?
Period from birth to 25 years
Which method of identification involves body measurements?
Anthropometry
At what month does sex become evident during the intrauterine period?
3rd month
At what weight does the placenta start to appear during the 7th month of intrauterine life?
300 gm
Which feature appears when the fetus is considered viable, according to the text?
Nails reach end of the fingers
Study Notes
Fetal Development
- The period of extra uterine life is not specified in the text.
Intrauterine Period
- Sex becomes evident during the 3rd month of intrauterine life.
- By the 7th month of intrauterine life, the placenta starts to appear at a weight of 500 grams.
Forensic Identification
- Anthropometry is the method of identification that involves body measurements.
Fetal Viability
- When the fetus weighs around 1 kg (1000 grams), it is considered viable, and at this stage, the fetus starts to develop vernix caseosa (a thick, waxy substance protecting the skin).
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