Which of the Following Is NOT a Risk Associated with Smoking

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with smoking cigarettes during pregnancy?

• A)increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• B)increased risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, or prematurity
• C)increased risk for microcephaly in the newborn
• D)increased risk of attention deficit disorder in the child

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Definitions:

Industrialized Countries

Nations that have undergone significant industrialization, characterized by high levels of income per capita, advanced technological infrastructure, and a diversified economy.

Neural Tube

The precursor in the embryonic stage to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Brain

An organ of the central nervous system in vertebrates that coordinates sensory information and directs motor responses; center of thought and emotion.

Spinal Cord

The part of the central nervous system that extends from below the waist to the base of the brain.