What are some defining characteristics of the fetal stage? What makes it unique?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: This is the stage with the most rapid growth occurring, 90% of all growth occurs during last 20 wks of gestation, body fat is stored -body fat reaches 16% by 38 weeks, nutrients are stored-accumulate in last 4-6 weeks. **It is unique because preterm infants lack these stores and they struggle regulate body temperature and risk nutrient deficiencies

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