NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
What is the first sign of growing foetus in human pregnancy?
Options
- AAppearance of hair on the head
- BFirst movements of the foetus
- CFormation of the heart
- DWell-developed limbs and external genital organs
Correct answer
C. Formation of the heart
Step-by-step solution
The human pregnancy lasts 9 months. In human beings, after one month of pregnancy, the embryo’s heart is formed . The first sign of growing foetus may be noticed by listening to the heart sound carefully through the stethoscope. By the end of the second month of pregnancy, the foetus develops limbs and digits. By the end of 12 weeks (first trimester), most of the major organ systems are formed, for example, the limbs and external genital organs are well developed.