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Explain the Risks That Are Associated with Drinking and Pregnancy

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Explain the risks that are associated with drinking and pregnancy. Be able to link alcohol consumption with FAS, ARND, and FASD.


Definitions:

Cytokinetic

Cytokinesis refers to the process during cell division where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.

Negative Selection

A process in the immune system where T cells that strongly react against self-antigens are eliminated to prevent autoimmunity.

Lymphocytes

A subtype of white blood cell found in lymph that plays a crucial role in the immune response by identifying and neutralizing pathogens.

Self-antigens

Molecules present within an individual's own cells that are recognized by the immune system as belonging to the self, preventing an immune response against them.

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