Asked by husain abouali on Jun 06, 2024
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If a baby is born with a small head, heart defects and retarded mental and motor development, the mother is MOST likely to have
A) had smallpox early in her pregnancy.
B) been an alcoholic.
C) continued to work during pregnancy.
D) smoked during pregnancy.
Alcoholic
A person who suffers from alcoholism, which is an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency.
Retarded Development
Retarded development refers to significantly delayed physical or mental growth and development, potentially due to genetic, environmental, or other factors.
Smallpox
A contagious, disfiguring, and often deadly disease that has been eradicated globally thanks to vaccination.
- Pinpoint the perils connected with insufficient nutritional intake and the consumption of detrimental substances by mothers during the prenatal period.
- Recognize the impact of teratogens on prenatal development and the resulting potential health implications.
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YJ
Yancheng JiangJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a known cause of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can result in physical abnormalities, growth deficiencies, and cognitive impairment. The symptoms described in the question are consistent with FAS. Smallpox, continuing to work during pregnancy, and smoking have not been directly linked to these particular symptoms.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the perils connected with insufficient nutritional intake and the consumption of detrimental substances by mothers during the prenatal period.
- Recognize the impact of teratogens on prenatal development and the resulting potential health implications.