Which of the Following Statements About Maternal Smoking Is True

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about maternal smoking is true?

• A) The effect on the functioning of the child's brain is stronger for girls than it is for boys.
• B) Fortunately the rate of smoking has decreased the most among women ages 19 to 29 in recent years.
• C) Stopping to smoke during a pregnancy will have no effect on the outcome of that pregnancy.
• D) Maternal smoking has been associated with attention deficit disorder, conduct disorders, and learning disabilities.

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