The TTL (Time to Live) Value Included in an IP

The TTL (time to live) value included in an IP packet indicates:

A) a maximum number of circuits a packet can go through.
B) a maximum number of routers a packet can go through.
C) a maximum number of switches a packet can go through within a network.
D) the amount of time (ex. 3 minutes) left before the expiration of a packet.
E) the amount of time initially given to a packet for its delivery.