Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Fetal Alcohol

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) ?

• A) FAS involves growth retardation, central nervous system (CNS)abnormalities, and flat maxillary area or a thin lip.
• B) Infants born to mothers who drank throughout pregnancy show more tremors, hypertonia, restlessness, crying, and abnormal reflexes compared with control groups after birth.
• C) The safe alcohol threshold for the pregnant woman is 2 ounces of alcohol or 24 ounces of beer a day.
• D) Both a and b are true.
• E) Both b and c are true.

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