End of fetal development -
Term
• Stomach pH becomes acid, some
digestive enzymes present
• Meconium in bowel (begins 4 mos)
• Testes descended
• Myelination of corticospinal
tracts to level of medulla
• Lanugo hair replaced by adult
hair
• Vernix caseosa covers the body
(begins 18 wks)
• Fetus can suck
• Pupillary light reflex present
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