In code ranges where the fifth character signifies the pregnancy, the associated trimesters for the pregnancy are assigned to the following code values _____.

A. 1. 1st trimester: 9 
2. 2nd trimester: 3
3. 3rd trimester: 2
Unspecified trimester: 1
B. 1. 1st trimester: 1
2. 2nd trimester: 2
3. 3rd trimester: 3
Unspecified trimester: 9
C. 1. 1st trimester: 3
2. 2nd trimester: 2
3. 3rd trimester: 1
Unspecified trimester: 9
D. 1. 1st trimester: 1
2. 2nd trimester: 9 
3. 3rd trimester: 2
Unspecified trimester: 3


Answer: B

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