During the fetal period of prenatal development
A)the intestinal tract appears.
B)the neural tube is formed.
C)the fetus starts to move around.
D)the fetus's organ functioning decreases.

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During the fetal period, which spans from the 9th week after fertilization until birth, the fetus becomes more active and starts to move around. This is because its muscles and nervous system continue to develop and mature.

Option A is incorrect because the intestinal tract begins to develop during the embryonic period, which occurs during the first 8 weeks after fertilization.

Option B is also incorrect because the neural tube formation occurs during the embryonic period.

Option D is also incorrect because the organ functioning of the fetus increases during the fetal period as organs continue to grow and mature.

During the Fetal Period of Prenatal Development