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Appendix 1
The Chronological Development of The Unborn Child
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Twenty Sixth Week
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Timing
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Source |
Eyelashes are present.
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26th week after fertilization |
Moore, p 109 |
| The eyes are open. |
26th week after fertilization |
Moore, p 114 |
| A facial response occurs when the
fetus is given bitter-tasting substances. Reflexes
between the taste buds and facial muscles are in
place. |
26th - 28th weeks after fertilization |
Moore, p 234 |
| The lungs are capable of breathing
air. The central nervous sytem can direct rhythmic
breathing and control body temperature. |
26th - 29th weeks after fertilizaton |
Moore, p 114 |
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