The third trimester of human prenatal development is characterized by

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The third trimester is marked by an extremely rapid growth spurt.

Answer: C
 The third trimester is when the fetus is most vulnerable to damage from drugs and radiation.

Note: None of the other options are accurate descriptions of the third trimester. Option B refers to the first trimester when major organs are formed, option D refers to the gastrulation stage which occurs within the first few weeks of development, and option E refers to the formation of the placenta, which occurs in the first trimester.

The Third Trimester of Human Prenatal Development Is Characterized by