Which of the following is TRUE about the third trimester of pregnancy?

A) It is the period during which the placenta becomes well established.
B) The fetus grows the least during this trimester.
C) The fetus must get large amounts of calcium, iron, and nitrogen from the food the mother consumes.
D) It is the period during which the embryo differentiates and develops its various organ systems.


Answer: C

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