The Fetal Period Occurs During The

Question

The fetal period occurs during the
A)first three weeks of development.
B)third through the eighth week of development.
C)eighth through the twenty-fourth week of development.
D)last 30 weeks of development.
E)full term of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

The fetal period is considered to start from the ninth week of pregnancy and continues until birth, covering the last 30 weeks of development. This phase is characterized by the rapid growth of the fetus and the maturation of its systems, organs, and structures.