2nd Trimester Fetal Development Flashcard

Front

Which of these develops around Week 14? Vernix caseosa, Lanugo, Moro reflex, Surfactant

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Lanugo

Front

At Weeks 15–16, what might the fetus be doing?

Back

Thumb-sucking

Front

Brown fat, which helps regulate body temperature after birth, begins forming at: Weeks 14–15, Weeks 15–16, Weeks 17–18, Weeks 25–27

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Weeks 17–18

Front

Which milestone belongs to Weeks 19–21? Options: Surfactant forms in lungs, Vernix caseosa covers skin, Prostate gland forms, Eyebrows visible

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Vernix caseosa covers skin

Front

During Weeks 22–24, the fetus begins to:

Back

Show REM sleep

Front

Which milestone is part of Weeks 25–27?

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Moro reflex begins

Front

At the end of the second trimester, the baby is about the size of a: Lemon, Apple, Bell pepper, Cauliflower

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Cauliflower

Front

Which of these developments helps the baby’s lungs work after birth? Surfactant, Vernix caseosa, Brown fat, Motor neurons

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Surfactant

Front

What protective coating forms on the baby’s skin around Weeks 19–21?

Back

Vernix caseosa

Front

Which milestone does NOT belong in the second trimester? Thumb-sucking, REM sleep, Surfactant production, Birth

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Birth