In the final three months of pregnancy, the fetus
A) gains more than 5 pounds and grows 7 inches.
B) spends the majority of the day awake.
C) assumes a right-side-up position.
D) gains less than 2 pounds and grows less than 3 inches.

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During the final three months of pregnancy, the fetus experiences a significant growth spurt and gains around 5 pounds and grows around 7 inches. This is a critical phase for the development of the brain, lungs, and other organs. Additionally, during this final trimester, the fetus assumes a head-down or vertex position in preparation for birth.

In the Final Three Months of Pregnancy, the Fetus