​How Does Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy Endanger a Developing Fetus

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Multiple Choice

​How does drinking alcohol during pregnancy endanger a developing fetus?

• A)It prevents oxygen from crossing through the placenta to the fetus.
• B)​It decreases the excitation of neurons in the fetus's brain.
• C)​It stimulates the mother's abdominal muscles, leading to premature birth.
• D)​It changes the ratio of sodium to potassium within axons.

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Definitions:

Speech Production

The process by which thoughts are translated into speech, involving several areas of the brain to produce and articulate words.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain associated with language processing, speech production, and comprehension.

Muscle Movements

The action of muscles contracting and relaxing, which results in movement of body parts or the entire body.

Speech

Speech is the verbal expression of thoughts, feelings, or information, made possible through the coordinated use of the vocal tract, including the tongue, throat, and lips.