Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Fetal development findingsIdentify the trimester when each fetal development finding occurs.
Correct answer
A:1, B:2, C:2, D:3, E:3 ,F:1
Rationale
To determine the correct trimester for each fetal development finding:
A: Formation of fingers, toes, and facial features - Occurs in the 1st trimester.
B: Fetus can hear and respond to external stimuli - Occurs in the 2nd trimester.
C: Gender can be determined - Can be determined in the 2nd trimester.
D: Increase in body fat reserves - Occurs in the 3rd trimester.
E: Brain develops most rapidly - Happens in the 3rd trimester.
F: Fetus has a heartbeat - Presence of a heartbeat is detected in the 1st trimester.
Therefore, the correct answer is A:1, B:2, C:2, D:3, E:3, F:1. This is based on the typical timeline of fetal development as documented by medical research. The other choices are incorrect as they do not align with the established milestones of fetal development during pregnancy.
A: Formation of fingers, toes, and facial features - Occurs in the 1st trimester.
B: Fetus can hear and respond to external stimuli - Occurs in the 2nd trimester.
C: Gender can be determined - Can be determined in the 2nd trimester.
D: Increase in body fat reserves - Occurs in the 3rd trimester.
E: Brain develops most rapidly - Happens in the 3rd trimester.
F: Fetus has a heartbeat - Presence of a heartbeat is detected in the 1st trimester.
Therefore, the correct answer is A:1, B:2, C:2, D:3, E:3, F:1. This is based on the typical timeline of fetal development as documented by medical research. The other choices are incorrect as they do not align with the established milestones of fetal development during pregnancy.