Why Is Maternal Cigarette Smoking Harmful to a Pregnant Woman's

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Multiple Choice

Why is maternal cigarette smoking harmful to a pregnant woman's developing fetus?

• A)It causes dilation of the blood vessels
• B)It deposits tar in the fetus's lungs
• C)It reduces blood flow to the fetus
• D)It delays detachment of the placenta

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