In Addition to Nicotine's Effects on a Developing Organism,smoking During

question 58

Multiple Choice

In addition to nicotine's effects on a developing organism,smoking during pregnancy

• A) causes an abnormally low fetal heart rate.
• B) causes newborns to be less excitable when touched and visually stimulated.
• C) displaces oxygen with carbon monoxide.
• D) increases the risk of having a cesarean delivery.

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