What Does Evidence on the Effects of Alcohol Consumption During

question 30

Multiple Choice

What does evidence on the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy strongly suggest?

• A) Although alcohol can be harmful to the developing fetus, moderate drinking may help the mother lower her blood pressure during the pregnancy.
• B) Only the children of chronic alcoholics will suffer long-term effects.
• C) The effects of alcohol are clearly dose related, but there is no known safe level of consumption.
• D) Social drinking poses no threat to the developing fetus and mothers should just relax and enjoy as necessary.

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The structure in the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum, controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

CNS

Stands for Central Nervous System, which comprises the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for the entire nervous system.

Arachnoid Granulations

Small protrusions of the arachnoid (the middle layer of the meninges) through the dura mater; they absorb cerebrospinal fluid into the venous system.

CSF

Cerebrospinal Fluid, a clear fluid found in the brain and spinal cord that cushions and protects the central nervous system.