Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Fetal Alcohol

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) ?

• A)FAS involves growth retardation,central nervous system (CNS)abnormalities,and flat maxillary area or a thin lip.
• B)Infants born to mothers who drank throughout pregnancy show more tremors,hypertonia,restlessness,crying,and abnormal reflexes compared with control groups after birth.
• C)The safe alcohol threshold for the pregnant woman is 2 ounces of alcohol or 24 ounces of beer a day.
• D)Both A and B are true.
• E)Both B and C are true.

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