Which of these is true of fetal development by the end of the third trimester?

A. The placenta is absorbed by the uterus.

B. The fetus can survive outside the uterus.

c. All development is complete.

D. All growth is complete.

B. The fetus can survive outside the uterus.

Explanation:

The third trimester starts in the wekk 28 (month 7) of fetal development and lasts until the birth pf baby, that is around week 40 (month 9) of pregnancy.

There are several changes occur in the thrid trimester of the fetal development such as hearing and visual has developed and the internal organs including the heart, lungs, intestines and stomach has developed enough.

So, at the end of fetal development of the third trimester as all the body organs have grown and developed, a fetus can survive outside the uterus.

The correct option is B.