Which Statement About the Use of Cocaine During Pregnancy Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the use of cocaine during pregnancy is FALSE?

• A)The effects of cocaine are limited to the very early life of the infant.
• B)Cocaine reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
• C)Cocaine increases the risk of miscarriage.
• D)Cocaine negatively impacts attention span and learning throughout childhood.

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Definitions:

Exocrine Functions

Activities of exocrine glands that involve secreting substances through ducts to the surface of an organ or tissue or into a vessel.

Endocrine Gland

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Posterior Lobe

Refers to the back portion of an organ or gland, such as the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain.

True Endocrine Gland

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, without using a duct.