Which of the Following Outcomes Is Associated with Maternal Exposure

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following outcomes is associated with maternal exposure to lead during pregnancy?

• A) increased likelihood of prematurity and low birth weight
• B) defects in the eye, ear, and heart
• C) attention problems and lower IQ
• D) mental retardation, blindness, and other physical disorders

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