​All of the Following Statements Are True of the Effects

question 60

Multiple Choice

​All of the following statements are true of the effects of alcohol on a pregnant woman except that:

• A) ​when a pregnant woman drinks any alcoholic beverage, the alcohol easily crosses the placenta, and the fetus attains blood alcohol levels that are similar to those in the mother.
• B) ​​the more alcohol a pregnant woman ingests, the greater the probability that her baby will have fetal alcohol syndrome.
• C) ​the uterus separates the fetus from the outside world and fully protects it from whatever drugs the mother happens to be using.
• D) ​the chances of microcephaly, a condition in which the baby has a small brain and skull and has cognitive disability, are increased.

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Definitions:

Lesioned

Having suffered damage or injury to a body part, organ, or tissue, often referring to specific areas of the brain in medical contexts.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a critical role in hormone production, regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Electric Current

The flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in amperes.

Electrode

A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region, used for various applications including medical devices and experiments.