The Teratogen Nicotine Is Associated with Which of the Following

question 276

Multiple Choice

The teratogen nicotine is associated with which of the following fetal and infant abnormalities?

• A)Low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage
• B)Facial irregularities and hyperactivity
• C)Smaller than average brains and drug addiction
• D)Mental retardation and attention deficiency

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