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The first movements of the foetus and appearance of hair on its head are usually observed during which month of pregnancy?
A
Third month
B
Fourth month
C
Fifth month
D
Sixth month
Detailed Solution
After one month of pregnancy the heart of the embryo is formed.
By the end of the second month the foetus develops limbs and digits.
By the end of 12 weeks (first trimester) most of the major organ systems are formed.
The first movements of the foetus and the appearance of hair on the head are usually observed during the fifth month.
By the end of 24 weeks (second trimester) the body is covered with fine hair, the eyelids separate and eyelashes are formed.
Hence the answer is the fifth month.
By the end of the second month the foetus develops limbs and digits.
By the end of 12 weeks (first trimester) most of the major organ systems are formed.
The first movements of the foetus and the appearance of hair on the head are usually observed during the fifth month.
By the end of 24 weeks (second trimester) the body is covered with fine hair, the eyelids separate and eyelashes are formed.
Hence the answer is the fifth month.