The Leading Known Nongenetic Cause of Intellectual Disability Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

 The leading known nongenetic cause of intellectual disability is

• A) alcohol use by pregnant women.
• B) marijuana use by the partner of a pregnant woman.
• C) prenatal exposure to lead-based paints.
• D) environmental asbestos exposure during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Stress

Stress caused by interpersonal relationships and interactions with one's social environment, potentially affecting mental and physical health significantly.

Critically Ill

A condition where a person is suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury, requiring intensive medical care.

Distraught

Deeply upset and agitated, often as a result of distress or worry.

Respiratory Illness

A broad category of diseases that affect the lungs and airways, such as asthma, bronchitis, or pneumonia.