Read the paragraph and answer the Question given below: Humans are sexually reproducing and viviparous. The male reproductive system is composed of a pair of testes the male sex accessory ducts and the accessory glands and external genitalia. The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries a pair of oviducts, a uterus, a vagina, external genitalia and pair of mammary glands. The reproductive cycle of female primates is called menstrual cycle. Menstrual cycle starts only after attaining sexual maturation (puberty). Coitus followed by fertilization leads to formation of zygote. After 9 months of pregnancy, the fully developed foetus is ready for delivery. |
What is the first sign of growing foetus? |
Development of limbs and digits Movement of foetus Formation of heart Development of head |
Formation of heart |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Formation of heart 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 hair on the head are usually observed during the fifth month. By the end of about 24 weeks (end of second trimester), the body is covered with fine hair, eye-lids separate, and eyelashes are formed. By the end of nine months of pregnancy, the foetus is fully developed and is ready for delivery. |