During the second month of pregnancy, the embryo
A) can be irritated by sounds.
B) has rapid eye movements.
C) responds to touch.
D) shields its eyes in response to light.

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During the second month of pregnancy, the embryo develops neural pathways that allow it to sense touch. This means it can respond to touch stimuli, indicating that it is sensitive during this stage of development. There is no evidence that the embryo can be irritated by sounds or has rapid eye movements at this stage, and it is unlikely to shield its eyes in response to light as the eyes are not fully developed yet.

During the Second Month of Pregnancy, the Embryo