Q: Approximately how many weeks does the fetal period last?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

From the eighth week following fertilization until birth, the developing human being is called a fetus. Birth typically occurs at about 38 weeks after fertilization, so the fetal period generally lasts about 30 weeks. During this time, the organs complete their development. The fetus also grows rapidly in length and weight. Some of the specific changes that occur during the fetal stage are listed in Figure below .

 Choices:

- 10 weeks

- 25 weeks

- 27 weeks

- 30 weeks


A:
30 weeks