Aisha, a pregnant woman, notices that the movement of the fetus has reduced considerably in the last few days. She consults her doctor. After examining her, the doctor informs her that the fetus is healthy. The doctor adds that its movement is curtailed as it has grown bigger and the uterus is becoming cramped. She is also told that the fetus is about 19 inches long and weighs 6 pounds. In the context of prenatal development, the fetus is likely to be in its:
A. sixth month of gestation.
B. fourth month of gestation.
C. fifth month of gestation.
D. eighth month of gestation.
Answer: D
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