Which of the Following Substances,when Ingested by Pregnant Women,might Lead

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances,when ingested by pregnant women,might lead to increased tremors,irritability,and disturbed sleep in their babies?

• A) Alcohol
• B) Heroin
• C) Cocaine
• D) Marijuana

---

Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A neural structure located below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary, and is linked to emotion and reward.

Violent Crime

A category of crime that involves force or the threat of force against a person, including offenses like murder, assault, and robbery.

Spousal Abuse

A pattern of abusive behavior in a marriage or other intimate relationship where one partner seeks to control the other through physical, sexual, psychological, or financial harm.

Amygdala

An element of the limbic system in the brain that plays a crucial role in controlling emotions, including reactions to fear and enjoyment.