Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy Has Been Found to Be Associated

question 249

True/False

Maternal smoking during pregnancy has been found to be associated with conduct problems in children.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, responsible for complex functions including thought, memory, and consciousness.

Consciousness

The quality or state of being aware of an external object or something within oneself.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.

Depolarization

The process of reducing the electrical charge difference across a cell membrane, crucial for the propagation of nerve impulses.