Fetal Period Flashcards
1
Q
Week 9-12
A
Head large
Eyes wide
Upper limbs proportional
Lower limbs shorter
Intestines within cavity
Urine produced
2
Q
Weeks 13-19
A
Rapid growth
Head smaller
Limb movements coordinated
Developing bones visible
Eyes anteriorly oriented
3
Q
Weeks 17-20
A
Grows slow
Vernix and languo produced
4
Q
21-25 weeks
A
Skin translucent
5
Q
26-29 weeks
A
Lungs developed more gas exchange
Brain directs rhythmic breathing
Subcutaneous fat
6
Q
30-38 weeks
A
Skin thickens
Growth and weight gain
Head and abdomen circumference equal
