Based on the provided case study, evaluate the fetus's prognosis for survival if born prematurely and identify the most critical developmental factor from this gestational stage that supports your conclusion.

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By the 24th week of gestation, the fetus's lungs begin to develop. At this stage, its hearing is developed, allowing it to respond to sounds. The internal organs, including the heart, stomach, and intestines, are sufficiently formed to give a prematurely born fetus a chance of survival outside the womb. The fetus typically weighs up to 1.4 pounds at this point.

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