Multiple choice

The gestation period of humans is

  1. 270 days

  2. 280 days

  3. 260 days

  4. 255 days
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The average human gestation period is 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the last menstrual period. This is equivalent to approximately 9 months and 7 days. Medical professionals use this 280-day reference as the standard for calculating due dates, though normal pregnancies can range from 37 to 42 weeks.

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