Fetal Growth

Question 1

____ of fetal growth occurs during last ___ of pregnancy

Answer 1

2/3 of fetal growth occurs during last 1/3 of pregnancy

Question 2

does fetus or dam get priority for nutrients

Answer 2

fetus has priority over the dam for nutrients

Question 3

how does low birth weight affect the baby

Answer 3

increase the risk of death loss shortly after birth
vulnerable to hypothermia
lesser ability to compete
greater risk of disease
increased risk of reduced productivity