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Rapid Brain Growth


6 months, 1 week

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: During the third trimester of pregnancy, rapid brain growth consumes more than 50% of the energy used by the fetus. Brain weight increases between 400 and 500%.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
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