Facial Deformities, Defective Limbs, Learning Problems, and Below-Average Intelligence Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

Facial deformities, defective limbs, learning problems, and below-average intelligence are all linked to heavy use of which teratogen during pregnancy?

• A) cocaine
• B) psychoactive drugs
• C) nicotine
• D) alcohol

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Definitions:

Winter Months

The coldest season of the year in polar and temperate zones, typically marked by the shortest days and lowest average temperatures.

Psychoactive Drugs

Drugs capable of influencing perception, mood, cognition, or behavior.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.