Sheila Wants to Have a Baby

question 67

Multiple Choice

Sheila wants to have a baby.She drinks one to two drinks a day.She has vowed that as soon as she finds out she is pregnant she will stop drinking completely.Sheila does not realize that:

• A)alcohol can cause adverse effects only after the germinal period.
• B)moderate drinking of alcohol during pregnancy does not affect the fetus.
• C)alcohol does not cause any adverse effect during the embryonic period.
• D)consumption of alcohol during the week of conception increased the risk of early pregnancy loss.

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Definitions:

Reuptake

A process in neurotransmission where neurotransmitters released into the synaptic gap are reabsorbed back into the pre-synaptic neuron, affecting the intensity and duration of neurotransmission.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle cell where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted across the gap.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing key roles in brain function and mood regulation.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with the control of emotions and memory.