Question

the ____ is the age at which a fetus can survive in the event that it is born early. a. prenatal age b. age of viability c. age of sustainability d. gestational age please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• Prenatal age (A): Refers to the time from conception to birth in general, not specifically the age of survival if born early.
• Age of viability (B): This is the specific term defined as the age at which a fetus has a chance of surviving if born prematurely.
• Age of sustainability (C): This is not a standard term in this context related to fetal survival.
• Gestational age (D): Measures the duration of pregnancy from the last menstrual period, not the survival - related age.

Answer:

B. age of viability