Which event is characteristic of the period of the fetus?
A) The first beat of the heart
B) The first neural activity in the neocortex
C) The significant growth in the cerebral cortex
D) The attachment of the umbilical cord to the placenta

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The period of the fetus is marked by significant growth and development, including the expansion and maturation of the cerebral cortex, which is crucial for higher brain functions.

Which Event Is Characteristic of the Period of the Fetus