A Child Whose Mother Drank Heavily When She Was Pregnant

question 5

Multiple Choice

A child whose mother drank heavily when she was pregnant is at heightened risk of

• A) being emotionally excitable during childhood.
• B) chromosomal abnormality.
• C) being born with the physical and cognitive abnormalities of fetal alcohol syndrome.
• D) addiction to a range of drugs throughout life.

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Definitions:

Sigmoidoscopy

A medical procedure involving the examination of the lower part of the large intestine using a flexible tube with a light and camera.

Urinalysis

A diagnostic test analyzing urine for the presence of diseases, infections, or other medical conditions.

Digital Rectal Exam

A medical examination where a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities of organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower abdomen.

Pulmonary Function Test

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