Development of a cleft palate occurs between the 7th and the 11th week. If it occurs early, only the soft palate or uvula will be affected.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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Fusion of the palatal processes is usually completed by about the 11th week. Development of a cleft palate occurs somewhere between the 7th and 11th week. If it occurs early, the entire palate will be open or cleft; if it occurs closer to the 11th week, only the soft palate or uvula will be affected.

Development of a Cleft Palate Occurs Between the 7th and the 11th