NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
At which month of pregnancy do most of the major organ systems form in human beings?
Options
- A1st month
- B2nd month
- C5th month
- D12th week (1st trimester)
Correct answer
D. 12th week (1st trimester)
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. The first movements of the foetus and appearance of