fetal development

The developing embryo is fed by its mother’s blood through a tissue called the

• placenta
• vagina
• amnion
• uterus

What is the first organ that begins to function in the developing embryo?

• the lungs
• the limbs
• the brain
• the heart

The developing embryo is connected to the placenta by

• the spinal cord
• the umbilical cord
• the amniotic fluid
• the developing nerves

Week 9/ 10 the baby acquires features and is then referred to as

• an embryo
• a fetus
• a zygote
• a newborn

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Approximately how many weeks after fertilization is baby is ready to be born ?

• 17 to 24
• 24 to 36
• 22 to 48
• 40 to 42

Which of the following begins during the first 4 weeks of pregnancy?

• The embryo grows fingernails.
• The embryo can kick its feet
• The embryo can see light.
• The embryo has a heartbeat

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During weeks 5 to 8, what part of the embryo grows quickly?

• its arms
• its muscles
• its brain
• its taste buds

Moves into head down position

• Month 7
• Month 8
• Month 9

Hair, eyebrows, and eye lashes appear
Organs maturing

• Month 3
• Month 5
• Month 4

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