The uterus rise out of the pelvis and becomes an abdominal organ at about the:
A. 10th week of pregnancy
B. 8th week of pregnancy
C. 12th week of pregnancy
D. 18th week of pregnancy
Answer C
Explanation: A. The uterus is still within the pelvic area. B. The uterus is still within the pelvic area. C. By this time the fetus and placenta have grown, expanding the size of the uterus. The extended uterus expands into the abdominal cavity. D. The uterus has already risen out of the pelvis and is expanding farther into the abdominal area.