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Pregnancy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Embryo reaches uterus 6-7 days after fertilization | First Trimester |
| Mother and baby's blood come close in proximity, but never mix. Gases exchanged | First |
| Somites are evident; blood vessels and gut have begun to develop | First |
| Eyes form; Tubular heart develop four chamber and starts to pulsate rhythmically | First |
| Arms, legs, knees, elbosws, fingers, and toes can be seen as well as short bony tail (coccyx) | First |
| Major organs in abdominal cavity become evident (liver, pancreas, gall bladder) | First |
| Ninth week marks transition from embryo to fetus | First |
| All major organs of body have been established in proper location | First |
| Nervous system develops | First |
| Embryo begins to show facial expressions; sucking and startle reflexes are carried out | First |
| Bones enlarge | Second |
| Baby starts kicking | Second |
| Heartbeat can be detected with stethescope | Second |
| Period of growth and organ maturation | Third |
| Most major nerve tracts develop in the brain, as well as new neurons | Third |