When Florence Was Pregnant,her Doctor Advised Her That Moderate Drinking

question 77

Multiple Choice

When Florence was pregnant,her doctor advised her that moderate drinking was okay but to avoid heavy drinking or bingeing.According to current research is her doctor's advice valid?

• A) no, because social drinking can have teratogenic effects
• B) yes, because only heavy or binge drinking will have teratogenic effects.
• C) yes, because only women who also smoke during their pregnancies show teratogenic effects.
• D) no, because a conclusive link between drinking and birth defects exists

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Returns To Scale

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