Harry was a preterm newborn who was born after 26 weeks of prenatal development. He is now a healthy, happy 2-year-old. Harry's ability to survive after being born so early was due in part to his reaching the _____.
A) term of postnatal development
B) germinal period
C) neurogenesis point
D) age of viability

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The age of viability refers to the point in prenatal development when the fetus has developed enough to potentially survive outside of the womb. This typically occurs between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation. As Harry was born at 26 weeks, his ability to survive can be attributed, in part, to reaching the age of viability.

Harry Was a Preterm Newborn Who Was Born After 26