Fetal Development Stages

Tap or click on cards to flip them and reveal the answers. You can use arrow keys as well.

  • Loading folders...
1/15 cards
What is the duration of the first trimester in fetal development?
Click to flip
The first trimester lasts from week 1 to the end of week 12 of pregnancy.
Click to flip
What significant development occurs in the second trimester?
Click to flip
Organ systems mature, the fetus grows rapidly, and movements are felt by the mother.
Click to flip
How does the fetus prepare for birth during the third trimester?
Click to flip
The fetus gains weight, lungs mature, and fat is deposited under the skin.
Click to flip
When can the heartbeat of a fetus first be detected?
Click to flip
The heartbeat can often be detected as early as 6 weeks into pregnancy using ultrasound.
Click to flip
What role does the placenta play during fetal development?
Click to flip
The placenta nourishes the fetus, removes waste, and provides oxygen.
Click to flip
During which trimester do reflexes begin to develop in a fetus?
Click to flip
Reflexes start to develop in the second trimester.
Click to flip
At what stage does a fetus develop fingerprints?
Click to flip
Fingerprints are formed during the second trimester, around week 10-15.
Click to flip
What important changes occur in a fetus's respiratory system during the third trimester?
Click to flip
The lungs mature and produce surfactant to prepare for breathing after birth.
Click to flip
How does the skeletal system of a fetus change throughout development?
Click to flip
Bones ossify, starting as cartilage and solidifying through the pregnancy.
Click to flip
What specific function does the umbilical cord serve during fetal development?
Click to flip
The umbilical cord transports nutrients and oxygen from the placenta to the fetus and removes waste products.
Click to flip
During fetal development, which organ system is last to fully develop?
Click to flip
The respiratory system is typically the last to fully develop.
Click to flip
What is the primary purpose of the vernix caseosa that forms on a fetus?
Click to flip
Vernix caseosa acts as a protective layer for a fetus’s skin, preventing chapping and infection.
Click to flip
What is quickening in the context of pregnancy?
Click to flip
Quickening is the first time the pregnant person feels the fetus move, usually during the second trimester.
Click to flip
What significant brain development occurs in the third trimester?
Click to flip
The brain undergoes significant growth and starts forming grooves and folds, increasing surface area.
Click to flip
Why is amniotic fluid important during fetal development?
Click to flip
Amniotic fluid cushions and protects the fetus, helps regulate temperature, and supports lung development.
Click to flip

Need More Study Materials?

Go back to the chat to generate additional resources.

Create More Resources