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Prenatal Development

Question 9 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

During weeks 17-20, quickening occurs, which is when the __________.

Answer
A
fetus’ sense of hearing is developing at a rapid pace
B
mother can hear the fetus’ heartbeat with headphones
C
fetus’ heart rate increases to 150 beats per minute
D
mother is able to feel the fetus move inside her womb

Explanation

Quickening is the term for the first movements of the fetus that the mother can feel. It typically occurs around weeks 17–20 of pregnancy. Therefore, the best answer is D: the mother is able to feel the fetus move inside her womb.

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