Fathers' Negative Influences on Fetal Development

question 156

Multiple Choice

Fathers' negative influences on fetal development

• A)are only significant before fertilization.
• B)are limited to the exposure of the fetus to harmful substances.
• C)are insignificant.
• D)can include both substances such as cigarette smoke as well as physical and emotional abuse of the mother.

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