Development Of A Human Feotus

Question 1

When is the embryo known as a foetus?

Answer 1

After the first 2 months of embryonic life

Question 2

What is the foetal period comprised of

Answer 2

From the ninth week onwards, is is characterised by a great increase in size and by the maturation of the organ systems.

Question 3

At what month can you determine the foetus’ age?

Answer 3

Month 3

Question 4

At what month is the skeleton complete

Answer 4

Month 4

Question 5

At what month are fine hairs and gripping reflexes developed

Answer 5

Month 5

Question 6

At what month do the digestive glands begin to function?

Answer 6

Month 6

Question 7

At what month do all systems function except for the respiratory?

Answer 7

Month 7

Question 8

At what month is there accumulation of fat beneath the skin?

Answer 8

Month 8

Question 9

At what month does the uterus expand and the woman’s abdomen begin to bulge

Answer 9

During the fourth month

Question 10

Changes in the monthly during pregnancy accomodate requirements for the baby. What are these 3’requirements?

Answer 10

1) removal of CO and other wastes
2) supplement of nutrients and Oxygen
3) growth of the baby,

Question 11

List the changes of a pregnant woman.

Answer 11

Growing abdomen as a result of the uterus.
Enlargement of breasts due to hormones that result in milk-secreting tissues.

Less obvious ways incline an increase are in the size of the heart and an increase in blood volume. This results in an increased blood flow to the kidneys and increased urine production.