NEET2020ZoologyHuman ReproductionActual
In human beings, at the end of 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy, the following is observed:
Options
- AEyelids and eyelashes are formed
- BMost of the major organ systems are formed
- CThe head is covered with fine hair
- DMovement of the foetus
Correct answer
B. Most of the major organ systems are formed
Step-by-step solution
1. In human beings, after one month of pregnancy, the embryo’s heart is formed. The first sign of a growing foetus may be noticed by listening to the heart sound carefully through the stethoscope, placed on the abdomen of the mother. 2. By the end of the second month of pregnancy, the foetus develops limbs and digits. 3. By the end of 12 weeks first trimester , most of the major organ systems are formed, and the limbs and external genital organs are well-developed. 4. The first movement of the foetus and the