Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding Smoking While Pregnant

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding smoking while pregnant based on the research presented in your textbook?

• A)The infant has a higher chance of being born prematurely.
• B)The carbon monoxide the infant is exposed to is high while the oxygen the infant is exposed to is lower than normal.
• C)The many chemicals experienced by the smoker are also experienced by the fetus since the chemicals cross the placental barrier.
• D)Because there is a chance the baby will be born healthy, there is more risk in quitting smoking while pregnant than waiting until the pregnancy is over.

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Schachter and Singer

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